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Cool build, must be nice to have a full shop and slap 15k+ of shiny new parts in. Edelbrock recommends an Edelbrock crate engine because cam swaps are hard, lol ok.
Cool build, must be nice to have a full shop and slap 15k+ of shiny new parts in. Edelbrock recommends an Edelbrock crate engine because cam swaps are hard, lol ok.
Ummm, need a bit more than a cam swap to fix a rod knock.
We all know its a sponsored build, so of course they used a tone of edelbrock parts, whether they were the best or not.
But at the minimum that car needed a short-block rebuild. And due to time constraints it really is easier to put a crate motor into something. Not saying its a really hard build at all, its not. But I don't hate it, at least they didn't go hog wild with tasteless appearance modifications.
def good to see a thirdgen being represented. Was hoping for a bit more than a derivative format and content though. But its a good start and want to encourage it
I like how in the last episode how they were praising Bendpack for making it so they could drop the motor and trans from the bottom... you don't need a fancy lift
I like how in the last episode how they were praising Bendpack for making it so they could drop the motor and trans from the bottom... you don't need a fancy lift
Man oh man. I've seen this done so many times, but no way in hell am I going under a car propped up like this....
I don't think that would work with my Long Tubes. I'd have to look at the tube to frame-rail width.
But yeah, on a stock engine that's EXACTLY how they assembled it.
As a side note, I'm TERRIFIED of trying to get those K-member bolts to come loose lol. I don't think they've been un-done since it left the factory in 1988.
As a side note, I'm TERRIFIED of trying to get those K-member bolts to come loose lol. I don't think they've been un-done since it left the factory in 1988.
I'm always way more scared to strip them putting them back in since they are part of the frame rail, I can't even imagine how you would fix one if you crossthreaded.
I was surprised (and a bit disappointed) that they didn't fully address the paint issues. They showed how they polished up the areas that had paint,
but there were areas where the paint was either very thin or missing, and I don't think they did anything with that. The paint on the bumpers showed
cracking, and I don't think that was fixed.
I know that applying new paint is expensive and time-consuming, but it seems strange to add some fairly expensive hardware to a car
with such obvious paint flaws.
I was surprised (and a bit disappointed) that they didn't fully address the paint issues. They showed how they polished up the areas that had paint,
but there were areas where the paint was either very thin or missing, and I don't think they did anything with that. The paint on the bumpers showed
cracking, and I don't think that was fixed.
I know that applying new paint is expensive and time-consuming, but it seems strange to add some fairly expensive hardware to a car
with such obvious paint flaws.
To me that makes more sense. With non perfect paint, its more fun to drive hard and not worry about a small scuff, scratch or even dent.
it's how i like them.. non show cars
To me that makes more sense. With non perfect paint, its more fun to drive hard and not worry about a small scuff, scratch or even dent.
it's how i like them.. non show cars
Well, it makes a bit more sense to me after I saw the final (test drive) episode. They didn't explain what they did there, but they obviously did touch up the front and rear
bumpers, so it looks more presentable.
That looks way too far back to be comfortable. I assume its in neutral there.
I have a hurst short-throw on my T56 with a short-stick and I do wish it had a SLIGHT angle backwards. Mostly because with the car in 1st or 3rd, I can touch the radio with my fingertips easily. Once I had my hand slip off the shifter on a fast 2-3 shift and jammed my finger into the radio pod. It hurt for days.
I saw this in the Hemmings magazine, fired up Youtube and watched the first segment. Lost interest when I realized it was just a long infomercial on how to install the sponsor's expensive parts. Edelbrock has been bought and sold a couple times, merged with Comp Cams, moved out of California so it's hard to tell just what they're produciing these days. But I think this particular IROC was a super buy to start with and will be one heck of a machine when finished.
12-03-2022, 07:34 PM
