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Forum: Small Block Talk 03-28-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I knocked a few things off of the punch list this...

I knocked a few things off of the punch list this weekend while waiting on the oil pressure regulator, new tach is installed and really makes the old gauges look grungy:...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-28-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Not sure how I messed up the numbers, with that...

Not sure how I messed up the numbers, with that attention to detail I can't believe this car ever came together. :LOL:

JB
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-23-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
There is a video in post 83 above, I'll throw a...

There is a video in post 83 above, I'll throw a link in here too for ya.

First Start Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_1Rm5qlsOA)

JB
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-21-2022, 05:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I was very impressed with them, they look nothing...

I was very impressed with them, they look nothing like the last time I tried to TIG aluminum. :CRY:



Thank you, it was a great feeling, sad that I've been working on this thing for so long and...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-17-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I received my intake on Tuesday from DCE out of...

I received my intake on Tuesday from DCE out of Connecticut, I should have received it Friday but UPS had other plans. I finished up everything needed to install it, I did have to move my fuel...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-28-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
John, Now that looks like a ton of fun, any way...

John,
Now that looks like a ton of fun, any way to make good reliable power is a win, good luck with your build.


All,
In other news I did some more wiring this weekend and only have 3 circuits...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-24-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I've been working on the wiring some now that I...

I've been working on the wiring some now that I have the harness and controller in, harness fit under the intake, everything fits except for the knock sensor on the driver's side, it is about 2" too...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-24-2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I'm not aware of anything going in a consumer...

I'm not aware of anything going in a consumer based vehicle that would really be considered a big block, the Godzilla is probably the closest one. Once you get into medium duty trucks and larger...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-23-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I am once again humbled by the knowledge of...

I am once again humbled by the knowledge of others on this forum, wow. I'm not all that into racing and don't follow any racing classes whatsoever. I do enjoy watching a race but simply don't have...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-22-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I debated this as well, but couldn't find a...

I debated this as well, but couldn't find a better place for it, if you go by cubic inches it would be better placed in big block. However, an aftermarket SBF block was developed to 460 in^3, and...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-21-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I will have to look into it, but as of now I have...

I will have to look into it, but as of now I have enough on my plate and won't be able to begin to make it happen by driving season. Sadly I'll be out of state for 2 months starting in April so my...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-18-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Tom, Okay that made me laugh pretty hard. I'll...

Tom,
Okay that made me laugh pretty hard. I'll certainly see this through to the end, it'll be well worth it, and I'm so much closer now than I was 6 months ago. When complete I plan to post my...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-18-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
No joke, I'd laugh too if I didn't want to cry so...

No joke, I'd laugh too if I didn't want to cry so much sometimes. I did a complete LS swap in an S10 and it took less than 4 weeks and was running after 2, I've been working on this swap since late...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-18-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Tom, Yes, the new intake is supposed to be a...

Tom,
Yes, the new intake is supposed to be a hair under 2" lower than the factory intake excluding the much higher TB location. Once the intake arrives I'll rebuild the motor mounts and raise the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-18-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
In other news my wiring harness arrived earlier...

In other news my wiring harness arrived earlier this week, I did a quick test fit to make sure all of the connectors were correct then put in orders for a new IAT sensor (actually a manifold air temp...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-18-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I'm a big fan of IRS, there is a reason all...

I'm a big fan of IRS, there is a reason all manufacturers use it for new high performance vehicles, but the cost to get one and find a way to install it in my car currently set up for a single...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-15-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
My new valve covers arrived yesterday from...

My new valve covers arrived yesterday from Swiftek Engineering out of Australia, what do ya'll think:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37238&stc=1&d=1644926592

I'm...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-15-2022, 05:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Mark, You are certainly right brother, it...

Mark,
You are certainly right brother, it should be a heck of a ride and hopefully I won't be spinning the tires when I get to 88. :LOL:



saki302, I'd considered trying to go IRS when I...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-14-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
eschaider, Thank you for the compliments, but...

eschaider,
Thank you for the compliments, but I'm just working on it one piece at a time and hoping for the best in the end. It is really impressive what we get from the factory right now, the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Thank you sir, I'm sure looking forward to...

Thank you sir, I'm sure looking forward to hearing it rumble to life, I might just shed a tear not gonna lie. I believe the side pipes will give it a very good sound, I mean the 351w even sounded...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Tom, Very fitting plate, I picked mine up about...

Tom,
Very fitting plate, I picked mine up about 11 years ago and still holds true to this day, but could be much worse.

I was over the moon when they came out with the 7.3, I couldn't see...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Thank you sir, it has been fun playing with errr...

Thank you sir, it has been fun playing with errr working on this thing again.



I sure did, the 351w from clutch to intake with all accessories was 559 lbs, the Godzilla dressed the same way was...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I should have shown this before, but look at the...

I should have shown this before, but look at the size difference in the new headers to the old:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37222&stc=1&d=1644598514

Somewhere...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
I built the headers from 304ss to mate up to the...

I built the headers from 304ss to mate up to the existing side pipes but needed new flanges on them, all 2" mandrel bends tig welded by me, my first set of headers and it took WAY longer than I...
Forum: Small Block Talk 02-11-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 60
Posted By jbmatth
Godzilla 7.3L Swapped Cobra

Well it has been a very long time since I've posted in here but thought I'd share my Godzilla 7.3L swapped Cobra. A little background, I've owned this car since I was 24 for almost 12 years now. It...
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