Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install
Feb 17, 2007 | 10:51 AM
#1061
Originally Posted by Richard@WCCH
What was your final decision on the exteroir of the blower?
Richard
Richard
I think I'm going to go with a semi polished blower setup. I'm thinking I'll get the complete J-Tube polished and then all the ribs and raised surfaces of the blower unit itself, thoughts?
Feb 17, 2007 | 10:56 AM
#1062
Originally Posted by Steve Bryant
Moregrip, I really appreciate all of the great photos that you have taken and the efforts that you have made to document this engine and trannie upgrade. It's a real asset to the performance-trucks.net community.
I'm in the process of building a normally aspirated 408 for my truck. It will be no where as exotic as your build.
Steve
I'm in the process of building a normally aspirated 408 for my truck. It will be no where as exotic as your build.
Steve
I'm glad this thread has been helpful
Originally Posted by Steve Bryant
Grippy,
Do you have any kind of brief update for the past week's work?
Thanks,
Steve
Do you have any kind of brief update for the past week's work?
Thanks,
Steve
Feb 17, 2007 | 11:00 AM
#1063
Originally Posted by moregrip
I think I'm going to go with a semi polished blower setup. I'm thinking I'll get the complete J-Tube polished and then all the ribs and raised surfaces of the blower unit itself, thoughts?
... I know I know 
... how about Silver Birch Metallic with a polished j-tube and snout/pulley?Bill
Feb 17, 2007 | 11:06 AM
#1064
Originally Posted by Bill Reid
Black crinkle brotha... I know I know ... how about Silver Birch Metallic with a polished j-tube and snout/pulley?
Bill
... I know I know ... how about Silver Birch Metallic with a polished j-tube and snout/pulley?Bill
If you get the current Hot Rod magazine, Jerry Magnusons blown ford flathead truck is in there, I got the polished idea from those pics, let me know what you think?
he did his a little different though, started with a polished blower, taped it off and bead blasted it, looks awesome!
Feb 17, 2007 | 11:15 AM
#1065
Black crinkle with polished ribs will look great. Be sure to follow the instructions on the paint can to the letter for the best wrinkled look. Do it now while the weather is warm. The paint likes warmer temps when applied.
Can't wait to see the pics.
Richard
Can't wait to see the pics.
Richard
Feb 17, 2007 | 11:44 AM
#1066
Originally Posted by moregrip
If I don't go polished I am going with the crinkle finish
If you get the current Hot Rod magazine, Jerry Magnusons blown ford flathead truck is in there, I got the polished idea from those pics, let me know what you think?
he did his a little different though, started with a polished blower, taped it off and bead blasted it, looks awesome!
If you get the current Hot Rod magazine, Jerry Magnusons blown ford flathead truck is in there, I got the polished idea from those pics, let me know what you think?
he did his a little different though, started with a polished blower, taped it off and bead blasted it, looks awesome!
Feb 17, 2007 | 11:45 AM
#1067
Originally Posted by Bill Reid
Which issue? I just got the April 07 issue a couple weeks ago... didn't see it in there...
Feb 24, 2007 | 12:39 PM
#1069
Originally Posted by Blown06
I just read this entire thing with out stopping and all I can say is wow.
Great write up.
Lets hear some more about the wiring harness. We need a write up on that.
Great write up.
Lets hear some more about the wiring harness. We need a write up on that.
Feb 24, 2007 | 12:46 PM
#1070
finally got the flexplate issue handled, Thanks Richard
FYI, ARP has a "new" part number, not in their catalog yet for full thread flexplate bolts. You can see the difference in the pics below:
FYI, ARP has a "new" part number, not in their catalog yet for full thread flexplate bolts. You can see the difference in the pics below:
Last edited by moregrip; Feb 24, 2007 at 03:08 PM.