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Forum: Lounge 08-27-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By 83hurstguy
I used a local tuner that is very good (finish...

I used a local tuner that is very good (finish line performance) - it was a 6-8 month wait to get in and I had to bring the whole van. He adjusted parameters and test drove it around to assess the...
Forum: Lounge 08-26-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,147
Posted By 83hurstguy
I tow with a 2010 Express 3500, has L96, 6 speed,...

I tow with a 2010 Express 3500, has L96, 6 speed, 3.42 rear. I have 75k miles on it now - the engine piston slaps cold, it's susceptible to breaking off exhaust manifold bolts, but the core engine...
Forum: Lounge 07-30-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By 83hurstguy
Same here... the Goodyears have been great on...

Same here... the Goodyears have been great on our open and enclosed, as well as several friend's enclosed trailers. They are heavy.

And yes, Rusty can provide them.
Forum: Lounge 04-26-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,673
Posted By 83hurstguy
Nice mower! We have a 50" entry level Timecutter...

Nice mower! We have a 50" entry level Timecutter with the Toro 24.5 hp engine and it's been great, other than the deck idler pulley bearings going bad about every 100 hours. The pulleys are...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-08-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,244
Posted By 83hurstguy
Aluminum core supports were an assembly line...

Aluminum core supports were an assembly line '78-80 item. The '81-up didn't get them. If I remember right they require some trimming in the headlight area for the '81-up Cutlass. It's long been a...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 07-19-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By 83hurstguy
It looks like these only became publicly...

It looks like these only became publicly available about a month ago and were in beta mode previously. Insanely low pricing for what it does. If you can datalog WBO2, vacuum, RPM, and speed for...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-06-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,244
Posted By 83hurstguy
Olds provided quite a few of them to racers back...

Olds provided quite a few of them to racers back in the 80s, and there were a handful of them still racing in stock eliminator/super stock a few years ago. You likely won't be able to find any...
Forum: Lounge 12-13-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,980
Posted By 83hurstguy
Yep - then after that, you need to capture this...

Yep - then after that, you need to capture this thermal energy and convert it into a useful form. After 70 years we still can't do that economically with fission compared to other generation options.
Forum: Lounge 12-02-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,564
Posted By 83hurstguy
Ouch. I also cringed once they went public... I...

Ouch. I also cringed once they went public... I know a former employee, and he confirmed that the internal culture shifted now that they cater to the shareholders. I'm probably due to get some...
Forum: Lounge 11-10-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,527
Posted By 83hurstguy
I tried that just a few weeks ago and it worked...

I tried that just a few weeks ago and it worked really well. I have a cheap eBay ultrasonic, and its best purpose so far has been heated/accelerated evaporust cleaning.
Forum: Lounge 11-08-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 451,130
Posted By 83hurstguy
Wow - looks awesome! Bracing looks good for the...

Wow - looks awesome! Bracing looks good for the LCAs too.
Forum: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 11-01-2022, 02:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,092
Posted By 83hurstguy
Classy move and a neat trophy! Well done and I'm...

Classy move and a neat trophy! Well done and I'm sure it will be appreciated.

Now you just need to partner with this selected future fabricator with a live clinic on chopping a top like Gene...
Forum: Lounge 10-07-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,789
Posted By 83hurstguy
Not a frequent poster here, but my '68 Hurst/Olds...

Not a frequent poster here, but my '68 Hurst/Olds is registered for barn finds/hidden gems. Sounds like there will be two H/O's in the display. Looking forward to it!
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-03-2022, 02:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,968
Posted By 83hurstguy
Evaporust actually makes a cooling system...

Evaporust actually makes a cooling system cleaner:
https://www.evapo-rust.com/thermocure/

Not sure the difference between thermocure and the regular Evaporust product, but I don't see the regular...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 09-30-2022, 10:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,968
Posted By 83hurstguy
Tap water is typically loaded with dissolved...

Tap water is typically loaded with dissolved solids that will boost conductivity. As a result, you can create a galvanic corrosion cell within the cooling system.

The stainless freeze plugs...
Forum: Lounge 07-20-2022, 03:16 AM
Replies: 992
Views: 451,130
Posted By 83hurstguy
No prob - happy to help! Want to make sure you...

No prob - happy to help! Want to make sure you can fully harness all the fury the 215 can unleash; which in a light car should be plenty :D
Forum: Lounge 07-19-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 451,130
Posted By 83hurstguy
Dave, I enjoy watching this project get built...

Dave,
I enjoy watching this project get built and appreciate being able to follow along - it's looking great. As an engineer, something caught my eye...

On a four link, all the force driving...
Forum: Garages/shops.. 06-28-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,585
Posted By 83hurstguy
We bought a Tuxedo FP8K-DX last year. There were...

We bought a Tuxedo FP8K-DX last year. There were not many manufacturers with lifts available at the time due to supply chain issues, so kinda just took what we could get. Paid $4700 for it...
Forum: Olds 05-31-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,961
Posted By 83hurstguy
No they weren't. Because of this video, I tried...

No they weren't. Because of this video, I tried it on back to back passes at the track and gained nothing. The AFR gauge went rich due to the warmer/less dense inlet charge.
Forum: Pit Area - Racing 09-23-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,976
Posted By 83hurstguy
Congrats on the successful weekend! Your car...

Congrats on the successful weekend! Your car looked great, the weekend flew by and I didn't get a chance to check it out up close.

My 'cuda wasn't ready, so we brought the '68 H/O again.
...
Forum: Lounge 06-17-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,811
Posted By 83hurstguy
Happy birthday, Bob! Hope it includes some time...

Happy birthday, Bob! Hope it includes some time on the water!!
Forum: Mopar 04-07-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,057
Views: 535,267
Posted By 83hurstguy
I've been following along for a while and I love...

I've been following along for a while and I love the crusty 'cuda. It reminds me of a cross between my two cars... a beater class '68 H/O and a relatively presentable 'cuda.

I was heading down...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 10-14-2019, 02:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,024
Posted By 83hurstguy
Star Brake Relining/Parts

EDIT: Mods - Feel free to most this to the Lounge, I should have posted this there instead of supercar discussion, sorry...

Does anybody know anything about Star Brakes from Star Machine and Tool...
Forum: Olds 10-03-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3,317
Views: 3,809,561
Posted By 83hurstguy
I don't have a '69 assembly manual... From...

I don't have a '69 assembly manual... From looking at the '68 manual, it shows that all 350 engines went over the inner fender, with the battery cable tube oriented differently depending on trans...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-17-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,049
Posted By 83hurstguy
Just saw this, I installed a Ram Powergrip HD...

Just saw this, I installed a Ram Powergrip HD (900 series) in my 440 six pack 'cuda and love it. It is very streetable, makes a hint of noise when cold, but drives just like a stock clutch. We just...
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