ERA 789 Build - Page 3

RICK LAKE · #41 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 03:29 AM

kgs365 Any chance of getting a frist name?? Anyway to pervent spider spots in the fender area, buy about 3-4 cans of under coating and spray enough coat to make it about 1/4". Somewhere on the road you will pickup a rock or something and the fender will get hit. It doesn't matter what color the car is. This will save the paint. If you didn't like the black color, they sell an auto shield that works the same why but is off clear in color.
You didn't say what the rearend ratios but guessing either a 3.07 or 3.31. The the torque your motor makes down bottom, you will be MORE than happy to drive it.
ERA builds great exhaust side pipes. I think their main interest is to allow you to drive, keep your hearing on the left side and talk to someone in the car. This takes a quiet system. I have used mine for 14 years of racing and 2 different motors. I now have a race pipes, louder and found the missing power I built in the motor. Cruising the pipes cost you 5-10 hp and torque, WOT you are in the 15-40 hp on the top end and about the same for torque.
If your motor was built with 427 main caps and side bolts, Nobody is going to know it's not a 427 but the machinist and you. You will have about the same power with lower compression and better drivibility and money in your pocket for gas.
It's getting very hard to find a good 427 block. The max over bore is .030" because of how they where forged, thin walls. Ponds sells a correct dated block in iron or aluminum if you are looking for the perfect correct look. Get a year or 2 under your belt of driving the car, goto some driving schools for handling, then goto a bigger nasty motor. By this time, gas could be $5.00 or more per gallon. So short sunday drives maybe all you can afford to do.

No to worry someguy in the white house has a plan.

Rick L.

strictlypersonl · #42 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

kgs365 Any chance of getting a frist name?? Anyway to pervent spider spots in the fender area, buy about 3-4 cans of under coating and spray enough coat to make it about 1/4". Somewhere on the road you will pickup a rock or something and the fender will get hit. It doesn't matter what color the car is. This will save the paint. If you didn't like the black color, they sell an auto shield that works the same why but is off clear in color. ...Rick L.

Not necessary. We put Coremat in the fenders to prevent spidering. In 30 years, I've never seen it happen. Some people coat the inside, but it's mostly for the color. I'd probably coat the aluminum in the front wheelhouse to keep the noise down though.

kgs365 · #43 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 06:51 AM

Rick...thanks for the advice!...first name is Kevin. I've followed a lot of your posts over the years!...you have been extremely helpful for a newbie!

Thanks

kgs365 · #44 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 03:40 PM

the first engine build was done for another project and no machine work was done...as a result hp was less then desired (360 hp 422 ft lbs) ...decided to have the block machined as the builder originally wanted to do!...and a little more aggressive cam and a stroker kit...looking for mid to high 450 - 500 hp. Should be done in a week or so will post the results

jeffy · #45 (**permalink**) 01-31-2011, 06:52 PM

Sweet!!!!!

kgs365 · #46 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 03:56 PM

Its alive ...survival stroker 445 ...came in around 470 hp and 495 torque...not killer like some of the 600 + hp builds but enough for me

http://youtu.be/DINyiM4HIzQ

kgs365 · #47 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 04:01 PM

the dyno sheet...amazing to me that the torque is pretty consistant from down low..

kgs365 · #48 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 01:53 PM

pictures from todays visit

tkb289 · #49 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 09:18 PM

Kevin,

Great to see 789 on the assembly lift, things should progress pretty quickly. Looking good, keep us posted!

DanEC · #50 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 04:20 AM

KGS365 - Do you know the source of the dipstick and tube on your car? KC installed one on mine that hugs the block behind the alternator. Its really tight there with the expansion tank, alternator and oil cap. I think one like you have would work better.

Thanks

Dan

kgs365 · #51 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 07:45 AM

Dan

I believe its a Canton item

kgs365 · #52 (**permalink**) 05-26-2011, 12:12 PM

heading to ERA on Friday...if anyone needs any photos send me your car #

kgs365 · #53 (**permalink**) 05-27-2011, 12:12 PM

pics from todays trip

kgs365 · #54 (**permalink**) 05-27-2011, 12:14 PM

more...good progress has been made ...getting close

Jon A. · #55 (**permalink**) 05-27-2011, 12:42 PM

Kevin,

It really looks fantastic. That engine is gorgeous!! I can't believe it came out of a dump truck!!

I hope it is done soon.

-Jon

DanEC · #56 (**permalink**) 05-27-2011, 04:27 PM

Looks great! Love the black paint.

Dan

kgs365 · #57 (**permalink**) 06-24-2011, 12:04 PM

the wheels showed up waiting for tires to be mounted, interior carpets are in, drivetrain in and buttoned up...inching closer

mreid · #58 (**permalink**) 06-24-2011, 12:34 PM

Kevin,

Looks real good! I love the combination and how it is coming out, particularly that mill! I'm still waiting on my Kirkham, but should only be "two more weeks".

jeffy · #59 (**permalink**) 06-24-2011, 01:37 PM

Looking very nice!

kgs365 · #60 (**permalink**) 08-08-2011, 12:31 PM

if anyone is going to ERA update pictures would be appreciated