Time For A Change

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Time For A Change - 07/06/10 03:17 PM

I was going to pull my W-9 today to find a oil leak
at the back of the engine.... well I decided to put
my back up W-2 back in... its been a few years since
I fired it but it all looks good and cranks over fine
so I'll put it back in and maybe pull the W-9 down to
give it a once over and see IF I can find some more
power in it

Posted By: cl440

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 03:27 PM

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I was going to pull my W-9 today to find a oil leak
at the back of the engine.... well I decided to put
my back up W-2 back in... its been a few years since
I fired it but it all looks good and cranks over fine
so I'll put it back in and maybe pull the W-9 down to
give it a once over and see IF I can find some more
power in it

If there is some more to be found I am sure you will find it!!

Good to have a reliable back up engine on hand! Good luck with the swap. Don't forget to turn up the AC in the new shop, its AFRICA hot out there today!!

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 03:32 PM

If there is some more to be found I am sure you will find it!!

Good to have a reliable back up engine on hand! Good luck with the swap. Don't forget to turn up the AC in the new shop, its AFRICA hot out there today!!

No A/C in the shop... never got around to it... its
not bad in there if the doors stay closed... its well
insulated

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 04:49 PM

What CID is the W-2 engine?
What do you think the car will run with that engine?

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 04:58 PM

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What CID is the W-2 engine?
What do you think the car will run with that engine?

Jim, its a 396ci and the last time in it ran 9.56
but that was with gas... I'm going to run it on E-85
this time

Posted By: Labratt

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 06:07 PM

Raff,I use to race a couple of Center Line boys back in the day who had '396' Chevelle's!!

Posted By: cbarracuda

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 06:13 PM

what is the weight of your car ready to race?

Posted By: tboomer

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 06:37 PM

Time for a change...From Keystone Light Ice to...???

Good luck with the engine swap,Raff...Don't overwork yourself in the heat...

Posted By: emarine01

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 07:41 PM

This seems to be cam day here on moparts, I think you know exactly where to find some extra power

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 07:57 PM

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what is the weight of your car ready to race?

2410 race weight... it could use a bigger roller
but it is what it is

Ted, I'm done for the day... had to find a few things
before I could do anything... I'll start the swap in
the morning when its cooler

Posted By: Bigcube

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 10:31 PM

Well that should tame it down some for the new driver.

Hope the install and subsequent start up goes smoothly

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 10:32 PM

sweet! have fun, and take your time.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 10:38 PM

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sweet! have fun, and take your time.

It got HOT here today 93 and tomorrow is going to be
hotter with more humidity... I'll work in the morning
then I will go to the welding shop... I ordered up
some new toys so I will pick them up tomorrow

Posted By: dc426

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 10:55 PM

sounds like a plan!

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 11:47 PM

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sweet! have fun, and take your time.

It got HOT here today 93 and tomorrow is going to be
hotter with more humidity... I'll work in the morning
then I will go to the welding shop... I ordered up
some new toys so I will pick them up tomorrow

These work wonders....have two fans in the shop...really takes the curse off the heat

Rickster

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/06/10 11:55 PM

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sweet! have fun, and take your time.

It got HOT here today 93 and tomorrow is going to be
hotter with more humidity... I'll work in the morning
then I will go to the welding shop... I ordered up
some new toys so I will pick them up tomorrow

These work wonders....have two fans in the shop...really takes the curse off the heat

Rickster

I have a smaller one of those and it works but its
sorta noisey and I have a hard time listening to the
stereo... tomorrow I will turn on my oscillating
fan... if it gets to hot... I'll quit

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 12:19 AM

sounds like a good idea!

It hit 94 yesterday here, and it was 95 today when i went to work.

Keep some water on hand if you can, or go in the air and relax and drink, then go back out.

That is what i do.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 12:30 AM

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sounds like a good idea!

It hit 94 yesterday here, and it was 95 today when i went to work.

Keep some water on hand if you can, or go in the air and relax and drink, then go back out.

That is what i do.

Funny thing... I dont drink water... havent in YEARS
but I do drink diet Vernors alot... I will come in
the house if I get hot... I'm not in a rush, I have
plenty of time

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 12:41 AM

well you know what works best for you!

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 01:36 AM

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Jim, its a 396ci and the last time in it ran 9.56
but that was with gas... I'm going to run it on E-85
this time

That is plenty fast. Not a big deal, IMO.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 03:08 AM

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Jim, its a 396ci and the last time in it ran 9.56
but that was with gas... I'm going to run it on E-85
this time

That is plenty fast. Not a big deal, IMO.

Yeah Jim, I'll be happy with it if it all works right

Posted By: HardcoreB

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 12:13 PM

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... well I decided to put
my back up W-2 back in...

That's a great idea! It'll be a better 'mule' motor. Take your time in this heat. When you planning on going out next?

Posted By: Labratt

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 12:33 PM

Mike,if I wasn't getting the X ready to race this week-end I'd be over there giving you a hand! Still haven't heard what day is the T&T at Ubly!

Conflicting info on some Opie race! One person says saturday, another sunday! WTH???

Might end up going to Lapeer when it's all said and done!

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 01:05 PM

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Mike,if I wasn't getting the X ready to race this week-end I'd be over there giving you a hand! Still haven't heard what day is the T&T at Ubly! Conflicting info on some Opie race! One person says saturday, another sunday! WTH??? Might end up going to Lapeer when it's all said and done!

I posted in the Lapeer post that Opie is Saturday but
thats also TNT day.... I'm about 15 minutes from
pulling the W-9.... thanks anyways

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/07/10 04:54 PM

Well the W-9 was sitting on the floor with the trans
off it at 10:30... getting ready to mount the trans
to the W-2.... getting pretty warm out there... the
news said the heat index was at 98* now... still sitting
here taking a break

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 12:00 AM

The W-2 is ready to go in... got it all prepped and
the trans on it... I'll put it in in the morning...
gotta get some plugs for it .... wish I had time to
order some Firecore wires before the Martin race

Posted By: emarine01

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 12:23 AM

Hey Mike, what block is that w2 built on?

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 12:25 AM

Mike glad to hear you got alot done today!

It was hot early on. I dropped my car off and walked 1 mile to get food.

I was walking at 9AM and it was 85.
It got to almost 100 on my way to work.

Oh and you should come on over to Carlisle, i know sparky will have plenty of wires.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 12:40 AM

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Hey Mike, what block is that w2 built on?

Stock block with a half fill

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 12:51 AM

Mr.P we are leaving in the morning for Carlisle,

if you want to go be at the house.

You will get a free ride, free admission, and a free hotel.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 01:00 AM

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Mr.P we are leaving in the morning for Carlisle,

if you want to go be at the house.

You will get a free ride, free admission, and a free hotel.

Thanks but I gotta finish up and I think I might hit
the track for a shake down
I've never been to Carlise... do they race there...
some day I'll get there

Posted By: HEMIDARTS

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 01:08 AM

They dont race at the fairgrounds,

but they do race about 10 minutes away.

It is well worth it, you should try to make it.

Its a whole different world back there.

Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 01:52 AM

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Well the W-9 was sitting on the floor with the trans
off it at 10:30... getting ready to mount the trans
to the W-2.... getting pretty warm out there... the
news said the heat index was at 98* now... still sitting
here taking a break

Only 98* with the heat index??

It's 110* here right now..

Don't know what the index is..

Suck it up..

No A/C in my garage.. We work at night..

Still waaaay hotter than 98* at night in the garage..

Chris...

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 02:05 AM

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Well the W-9 was sitting on the floor with the trans
off it at 10:30... getting ready to mount the trans
to the W-2.... getting pretty warm out there... the
news said the heat index was at 98* now... still sitting
here taking a break

Only 98* with the heat index??

It's 110* here right now.. Don't know what the index is.. Suck it up..

No A/C in my garage.. We work at night..

Still waaaay hotter than 98* at night in the garage..

Chris...

Chris... it got alot hotter in there about 2:00 or so...
I'm in no rush... plus I'm a retired old guy... it'll
be done tomorrow(hopefully running)

I should look at the W-9 to see if I can fix the oil
leak... or at least find the problem... if I have
any problems with the W-2 the W-9 will have to go
back in

Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 02:32 AM

I'm just messin with ya Mike.

It's stupid HOT here..

Chris...

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 02:40 AM

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I'm just messin with ya Mike.

It's stupid HOT here..

Chris...

Yeah I know you were.... seems to be extra hot every
where but down in Florida (and that area)

Posted By: Labratt

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 03:47 AM

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I'm just messin with ya Mike.

It's stupid HOT here..

Chris...

Yeah I know you were.... seems to be extra hot every
where but down in Florida (and that area)

Mike, it's called "global warrming"!

Posted By: bonefish

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 03:02 PM

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I'm just messin with ya Mike.

It's stupid HOT here..

Chris...

Yeah I know you were.... seems to be extra hot every
where but down in Florida (and that area)

Mike, it's called "global warrming"!

every summer we have GLOBAL WARMING,dangdist thing i ever saw

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 07:52 PM

Well its up and running.... seems to be fine... I have
a few more tweaks to do but its basically done... I'll
pull it out of the shop tomorrow and give it a good
burnout to see if all is well

Posted By: blownzoom440

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 08:31 PM

that's awsome!

check it out good.good luck.

Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 10:02 PM

got her going

do you have a set of w2 headers that you switch to....

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Time For A Change - 07/08/10 10:27 PM

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got her going do you have a set of w2 headers that you switch to.... [/quote

LOL... yeah I built W-2, W-5 and W-9 headers for my
all my stuff