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Heidts says for a 302 and not racing just driving no problems. I said I would like to spin a little once in awhile but still no problem. I am putting the Mark VII rear end also so I hope to get decent milage as well
Max E
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Max,
who did you use to powder coat... what did you have done... and how much did it cost...
I need to get upper and lower control arms and springs done... and looking for a good coater..
john
who did you use to powder coat... what did you have done... and how much did it cost...
I need to get upper and lower control arms and springs done... and looking for a good coater..
john
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I had a local guy here in Winamac, In do it. He charged me $200 for everything. Most places piece it out. $35 for each upper and lower arm $35 each spring. See where I'm going here don't you. I was very happy with price. Time wise he has a tire shop and so you get it when he gets to it. I was in no hurry as I am just getting this started. Once I get the rear end in and all mocked up with no more welding or drilling I'm taking it alll apart for the frame. I'm sure that will take him awhile. I would like to have it running by Thanksgiving.
Max E
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We pulled the motor out of the Mark today and I have stripped it down so we can hang it in place to mark up the motor mounts and trans mount tomorrow night. Once we get that done I will put the engine on the engine stand. Not going with the throtle body. I think I will put a 650 carb on it.
Max E
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These are very reasonable prices for the powder coating.
Do you have to have it sandblasted first or will he do it?
Do you have to have it sandblasted first or will he do it?
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Is this a 302? If so, don't put a 650 carb on it. Throttle response and mileage will be better with something in the area of 500 cfm...600 cfm would be absolute max unless the engine is highly modified. 
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I am only going to take off what I need to clean it up. I have a 600 on my 56 Merc that I was considering replacing with the orginal, now that I know what the problem was with it. Thanks for the info on the carb. I want a daily driver that will be peppy but still get decent milage. I am using the Mark rear also so hopeng for something good after all this.
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