n6opv
Thu January 22, 2009 11:23pm
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Arntz tranny tunnel
Shown here is the removable section of the tranny tunnel. With the big engine setback in all the Arntz / Butler cars, you can remove the transmission while seated if you desire. Only a few very late Butlers had this and all Arntz Type 4 cars. I have no idea what the many cutouts are for  Also shown are the two triangulation tubes that connect the center of the cowl hoop to the 2 main frame rails for increased rigidity. The 3rd leg of the roll bar (not shown) also attaches to the same point on the passenger side frame rail. This is Arntz Type 4 only as well.
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kitcarbp
Thu March 19, 2009 10:30am
Rating: 10
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500+ HP Engine Water Jacket Coolant Flow Requirements
This chart shows the linear relationship between the heat rejection (load) of the coolant and the required (calculated) coolant flow in the engine water jacket. It is determined for 3 different temp gradients of the engine inlet and outlet coolant temp. This engine example is from a 500+ horsepower supercharged gas engine assumed to have heat rejection up to maximum power (8,000 btu/min). Why do we care? If you cant keep engine temps under control at speed under load, you may have: 1) insufficient water flow, 2) undersized radiator, or 3) insufficient air flow through the radiator that needs to be addressed. This engine will require coolant flow in the lower part of the curve in street applications (low heat rejection), but for racing/track use this engine will require coolant flow rates towards the top of each curve. For older V8's pre-emissions, the common design target is to keep the radiator Inlet @ 190 F and outlet @ 180F or an average core temp of 185F at steady state conditions or the upper curve shown. Modern engines may use a little higher 195F-185F or rad core avg temp of 190F.
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DocDirk
Wed April 8, 2009 7:27pm
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Rear of lower link arm
This looks like it will bind if the axle moves up at all, will probably have to be rounded off. The arm has two welded bends in it so I doubt I can replace it accurately with a tube.
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DocDirk
Sat April 25, 2009 1:13pm
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Grill Closeup
If you're more than 10 feet from this grill it looks open:)
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MrMagoo
Sat April 25, 2009 2:08pm
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Header Coating
Just got my pipes back from Northeast Coatings of E. Berlin, CT.
Nice Job Al! If you need headers coated and are in the CT area, he's your man.
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MrMagoo
Sat April 25, 2009 2:08pm
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Header Coating
Just got my pipes back from Northeast Coatings of E. Berlin, CT.
Nice Job Al! If you need headers coated and are in the CT area, he's your man.
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MrMagoo
Sat April 25, 2009 2:08pm
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Header Coating
Just got my pipes back from Northeast Coatings of E. Berlin, CT.
Nice Job Al! If you need headers coated and are in the CT area, he's your man.
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kitcarbp
Wed April 29, 2009 10:42am
Rating: 10
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RIVET NUT- Flanged and Knurled
If you need to use a rivet nut in steel, here is a zinc plated flanged type with knurled body for real strength. My source was Graingers.
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kitcarbp
Tue May 26, 2009 1:34pm
Rating: 10
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SPAL 13" -1710 cfm
I used twin 13" SPAL PULLER fans to ensure I can idle in 100F ambients if need be. Purchased from Universal Parts Inc, great price and service.
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kitcarbp
Tue September 22, 2009 6:42am
Rating: 10
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Twin SPALS with Griffin RAD
Custom installation fabricated by Yours Truely. If this wont cool 500 horses, nothing will !
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Gatorac
Sat October 24, 2009 4:31pm
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9" Ford Carrier bearing race
The wear on this bearing almost looks as if the bearing caps had been milled down causing them to squash the bearing.
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*13*
Sun November 29, 2009 3:49pm
Rating: 10
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Weber Filters (Home Made)
Just a first try. SS mesh & Neoprene caps from McMaster Carr. Just wanted to see if it would work. Now that I know they do, I can clean them up a bit. Blurry picture is hiding the dirty engine compartment.
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52chevyred
Fri January 1, 2010 7:50am
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Street Beasts Driver Sidepipe
Here is the Street Beasts sidepipe on the driver side. Another lesson learned: if you use a 351W for mock up and are installing a 302, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! The 302 is 2" narrower (at the head) and about 1" lower (at the head) than the 351. We had to "adjust" the motor mounts when I put the dummy 302 in.
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kitcarbp
Fri January 22, 2010 12:19pm
Rating: 10
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V8 oil cooler
Ford Explorer V8 oil cooler. LONG made this OEM oil cooler for the mid 90's Explorers, if I can shoe horn this into place, it just might be the cooler I was looking for to keep the 460 oil temps uniform. This is hooked up in-line with the lower rad hose. This should have very good water flow rates to cool the oil.
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FUNFER2
Sat February 6, 2010 5:41am
Rating: 10
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Polished 304 stainless steel side pipes."Gilmore Kit"
Turn out. Notice how it slides between the muffler & muffler housing, for a nice tight & clean fit. Requires only a small tig weld. Use filler rod if you wish to smooth the weld.
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