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  1. T.L.

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    At what RPM? 'Just curious...
     
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    Well, I....and the pocket book....had to stop somewhere. I could have went with a bigger intake, some bigger heads, a bigger carb, maybe some long tube headers (I am going with the Doug Thorley shorties) , a bigger stall converter, and bigger gears in the rear axle....it goes on and on. I wanted a very streetable engine. This car will have factory AC, factory Power Disc Brakes, and street tires. I also wanted it to run on pump gas. I think with the build I have.....I have met all of my criteria. It has, in my opinion, wicked torque down low in the rpm band where, in a street car, one will really notice it. Stop light to stop light...this will be a fun car to drive.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    358hp at 5300 rpm. 384 ft. pounds of torque at 4500 rpm.

    Even at 3300 rpm it has 358 ft. pounds of torque. At 4000 rpm it goes to 373. (Wicked for the street in my opinion).

    In my opinion.....this is a pretty mild build. It just goes to show what one can do with the right mix of components. Just imagine what COULD have been done!! With alum heads, bigger carb, bigger cam, bigger intake, bigger heads, NOS, etc. Who needs a big block?? All I need is my little 302. :D
     
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    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    sounds like a great build especially for the street.you dont want a high winding motor for the street, torque is what you feel driving around.


    congrats.
     
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    I'm impressed. I guess the Performer is not such a bad intake manifold afterall...:D
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Exactly. (y)
     
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    Looking good Craig. I'm with Dan.....try a different camera. It looks International Harvester Gray to me!

    A C4 with secrets, huh?......what's in there?

    Give us a whole car shot.

    Seth
     
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    looks good craig. nice motor combo. looking forward to seeing it at the roundup.(y)
     
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    sweet setup i wish i had the money for it. what color orange is that and who makes it?
     
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    I wanna do the same thing with my original 302, with aftermarket heads, roller valvetrain, and the 347 stroke. Someday............
     
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    Looks super sharp Craig. (y)
     
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    Very impressive Craig! (y)
     
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    nice setup Craig (y) . i like the orange also...
    keep the c4 secrets but tell me what water pump you used...:yup:
    C.F.F :bouncy:
     
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    Hey....I'm joining the "I ain't tellin' or showin' club". Also known as the Black Hole Society.

    Right now....a whole car shot would look like what you see in the picture....a car cover.
     
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  15. Craig Selvey

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    Vista Orange...made by Ford at one time. Now made by any competent paint shop. No copy cats please. :D
     
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