How much does it cost to shave the head? I have never had any experience with that. As for the intake and carb what kinds of prices are we talking. I'm will to spend a couple hundred dollars 500-1000 at the most.
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| Author: | cqc7bw [ Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:22 pm ] |
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Any tricks to pick up a few extra horses from the 225 with out spending too much money? |
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| Author: | Ron Parker [ Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:35 pm ] |
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How much is to much money. Thanks Ron Parker It Aint Over Until I Win |
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| Author: | Slanted Opinion [ Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:50 am ] |
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Probably the best "bang for your buck on a budget" would be to swap the intake and carb for a "Super Six" setup (2-bbl). These are pretty inexpensive and easy to get from junkyards or eBay. Next would be either to have the head shaved by .050 to .100 thus raising the compression ratio; or else change the rear axle ratio to a steeper set of gears (many slant six powered cars had a 2.76 or 2.94 gearset to help with fuel economy and highway cruising). The 2 bbl and the compression ratio change may actually net you more MPG along with the horsepower increase. The gear change will give you a "seat of the pants" feel of power but probably lower your MPG. -Mac |
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| Author: | cqc7bw [ Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:48 am ] |
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How much does it cost to shave the head? I have never had any experience with that. As for the intake and carb what kinds of prices are we talking. I'm will to spend a couple hundred dollars 500-1000 at the most.
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| Author: | mpgmike [ Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:53 pm ] |
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Shaving the head will first off require the purchase of a head gasket set. If you have the equipment to remove the valves yourself, the machine shop I deal with charges $35 for a shave involving a single cut. When I had 0.055" taken off my /6 head it required 2 cuts and they charged me $50. If the shop has to disassemble the head for you, it will cost more of course. If they do that work for you, have them freshen up the valves and add a 3-angle cut to the seats. Go for an improved cam. I used Comp Cams 252-M with satisfactory results. This will keep you in your price range. Mike |
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| Author: | 70valiant [ Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:11 pm ] |
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When I had my head done it was almost $500 for cleaning and magnifluxing, 0.100" shaved off, valve job, new valve guides, one new valve, reassembly, and the gasket set. I took it to them disassembled. You should easily get a super six and a cam for the rest of that $1000. |
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| Author: | BigBlockBanjo [ Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:05 pm ] |
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The shop I use gets $45 for a 6 cylinder head. And $45 to shave the block. I thought it was a deal.... Did my own valves....Tanked it....and knurled the guides. I know it's not the best, but it was free.  Bought a $60 spring compressor and assembled myself. It's not easy, but doing stuff like that yourself can save you a heap of money. Hey.....Can't you get a great nitrous setup for $1000???? |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Tue Jan 16, 2007 5:14 am ] |
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Quote: Hey.....Can't you get a great nitrous setup for $1000???? I would not reccommend using anything larger then a 125 HP system on a slant with stock pistons. |
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| Author: | Dan Townsend [ Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:02 pm ] |
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As a true tightwad, I would start with a tune-up first. I Like the Bosch Platinum plus two spark plugs. Get some performance wires. That is, if it is a daily driver. Then add a high flow air filter. These will help later as you do the milling, cam etc. |
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| Author: | Bren67Cuda904 [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:52 pm ] |
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Quote: I Like the Bosch Platinum plus two spark plugs.
Sssshh They'll bite your head off. 
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:54 pm ] |
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Quote: I would not reccommend using anything larger then a 125 HP system on a slant with stock pistons.
Come on Charlie, where's your sense of adventure? 
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:02 pm ] |
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Quote: Quote: I would not reccommend using anything larger then a 125 HP system on a slant with stock pistons.
Come on Charlie, where's your sense of adventure? 
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