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    Will this be fast?

    IM having a 351c 4v made, solid cam/adjustable valve train etc. Im told it will put down around 450HP, I know this is alot of HP but im also putting it in a big car, a 1973 mach 1, IM wondering with a c4 tranny and 3:90ish gears will this be throw me back in my seat fast? I want something that...
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    0-60 MPH Calculator

    http://www.cars-cars-cars.org/0-60-Times-Calculator.htm They have the formula here. Jim
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    351c or 351w?

    Thanks, I thought that seemed high, i've seen complete 351c engines on the net making 450HP for around that price and less in most cases. And that includes the block and heads, and crank and everything else. Even the 1800 for a stock rebuild seems extremly high. I dont even think stock...
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    351c or 351w?

    Thanks for the reply's, I think im going to stick with the cleveland for the fact that I allready bought 4v heads and have the block, parts and brackets. I got quoted from a local rebuild shop at 2500-3k dollars to build my engine with adjustable valve train/solid cam. It seems alittle steep...
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    351c or 351w?

    Sorry I've read the other post, but im not wondering whats the better overall engine, just whats the cheaper engine/performance build to get me to 450HP. Jim
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    351c or 351w?

    Thanks guys. One more thing, I have a 351c engine complete and a set of bare 351c 4v heads, if i bring them the block, rods, crank, and the 4v heads and supply the timing set, valve covers, intake, how much should i expect to pay for the machine work and everything else like cam and adjustable...
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    351c or 351w?

    Im looking to buy an engine now and seen 2 options that I can do, get a 351c or a 351w. Both around the same HP. Cleveland pro's. The car was a Cleveland equipped car. I have the mounts of altenator, PS pump etc. coolness factor cons: Cost more The guy told me they dont last as long...
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    Buying a new engine, opinions?

    Looking to get a new engine for my 1973 mach 1 it was a 351c 2bbl car originally, im thinking of staying with a 351c but going to 4bbl one or maybe finding a nice built 460 or 429, what would you guys do? Would I have to change anything for the 460 or 429? Also anyone know any places with low...
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    Sheet panel replacement.

    I allready have the new pans and tailight panel, I have the 2 rear pans cut out right now. Thanks, Jim
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    Sheet panel replacement.

    Could anyone give me a rough estimate of what I should expect to pay to have new floor pans and a new tailight panel installed into my 1973 mach 1? Thanks, Jim
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    Summering Modding Time

    IM building the same Exact thing, I was told for that power I need to run a big solid cam, 4v closed chambered heads, single plane intake, 750 or so carb and of course the adjustable valve train, nice headers. From what im told the 351c stock bottom end is good and can hold up to around 500HP...
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    Engine bay spray paint?

    Thanks for the reply's, Your engine bay looks great Oboe. Im about to head out and finish primering the last 2 wheel wells. Thanks, Jim
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    Engine bay spray paint?

    Anyone have a recomendation for an enginebay spray paint, something that will look good, its not a show car I just want it too look nice. IM just about done primering it. I want something I can buy at AutoZone or PepBoys and wont cost me a fortune. By the way im gonna use it in the wheel...
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    What kind of reactions do you guys get on the street?

    The only time my 1973 mach 1 been on the road I got tons of looks, probably because IM steering it, my dad's pulling it with a piece of rope behind his truck, its 8 different colors, primered and rusted.... Oh well it should look nice once I finish it. I just hope it drives. :nice: Jim
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    Brakeline question?

    I replaced my master cylinder, all new front disc brakes and my brake line on my drivers side and bled the brakes and all. But now im thinking I should replace the brakeline on my passenger side, if I replace that line now would i have to rebleed the master cylinder? Or could I just add the new...
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    Installing lower control arm?

    Sorry for the double post, it dind;t look like it posted the last time.
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    Replacing lower control arm?

    How hard is this job? Im replacing the upper control arms, perches, springs, shocks, and ball joint but was wondering how tough installing the lower would be. I just installed all new disc brake calipers, rotors and lines and would rather not have to remove them again, can they stay on while i...
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    Installing lower control arm?

    How hard is this job? Im replacing the upper control arms, perches, springs, shocks, and ball joint but was wondering how tough installing the lower would be. I just installed all new disc brake calipers, rotors and lines and would rather not have to remove them again, can they stay on while I...
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    Lower control arm replacement?

    How hard is it to replace the lower control arm? Would I have to remove the brakes or anything? Im replacing the upper control arm, coil spring, spring perches and was wodnering how much harder it would be to do the lower. I just installed new brakes, rotors, bearings and brake line and would...
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    interior paint

    Krylon has a new paint called Fusion thats supposed to chemically bond to plastic. I been looking for it but the hardest color to find it in seems to be black. The Autozone by me carries blue, green, and a few others but no black. Jim
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