'62 Unibody LSR

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 4, 2011, 2:45 pm

A little work was done this weekend, the truck now has working brakes and a transmisson. Brakes aren't really needed when going all out but we will want to bring it to a stop eventually.

The flex lines had to be re-routed because of the frame boxing but this worked out well.

Also before I hooked up the T-5 I decided on a different cam, plans to use the "D" motor (301ci) for just testing have changed a little and I wanted to make it more of a "Race" engine than a hopped up street engine. I have changed to high ratio rockers too. I am not thinking of setting a "D" class record but if we can get close to the 158 mph mark I may invest in some compression.

New timing chain was in order too.

I had to cut the front motor mount to fit the new modified "scrub" damper, but it worked out good too.

Finally ready to go back in, with a new hyd. clutch.

Now just have to make a hole for the shfter, XX always hepls for a strait line. :D

noley99 · Post by **noley99** » April 4, 2011, 8:16 pm

Looking good! I can't wait to see it complete.

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 5, 2011, 7:47 am

Here's the engine info with pix that I had trouble posting earlier

Did a little engine work today, the 301 will be good for testing but I have a 350ci Y going together that will make some real mph.

To start I have a 312 crank that was offset ground to make 3.7" stroke.

The block is a B9AE that has been filled half way and bored to 3.875"

Used "NASCAR" rods that are 6.25" and have a big end of 1.967" let me offset grind without welding

I have some TRW pistons ment for a 307 Chebbie that will give me a 13.4:1 cr

Engine turned out nice with piston just a couple thousands out of the hole, should make for a good quench.

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 5, 2011, 7:48 am

[/I][/B]Did a few things on the engine this weekend, not much but I did degree the cam and check valve to piston clearance along with the quench area.

quench is about .050 although with the piston rocking I believe it is more like .040 which is what I was shooting for.

with such a big relief in the pistons the valves didn't even come close.

Here's a shot looking down the exhaust with valve fully open (.585")

I also got some required goodies this week, these will be mounted when the cage goes in.

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 5, 2011, 7:51 am

It's official the Uni Jake will be #416.

dullchrome · Post by **dullchrome** » April 19, 2011, 2:06 pm

Looking good guys, HE is coming along nicely !

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 24, 2011, 10:47 am

Spent most of Saturday running fuel lines. Glad to have that out of the way.

Fuel tank in the bed with electric pump and regulator on the return line.

Pressure line and return line exiting the boxed frame, inside the aluminum line is inside rubber hose to prevent rubbing a hole in the line.

725 Road Demon with pressure and return line.

unibody madness · Post by **unibody madness** » April 24, 2011, 11:28 am

Looking great,those sure are perrty.
when is the run? I know you will post video of the fire up. Right?
Go get him Jake!!!!

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 24, 2011, 7:23 pm

He moves!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5xQMh0R ... ideo_title

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » April 24, 2011, 7:31 pm

That was awesome!, thanks for sharing!

Post by **Greg D** » April 24, 2011, 8:23 pm

FAR too cool!
Tim, so why the car manifolds run backwards and not rams horns?
Headers not allowed in the rules I am guessing?

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » April 24, 2011, 9:35 pm

Just watched the video over on The HAMB was popping over here to see if it was here yet .

OMG that thing sounds SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET .

Rick

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » April 24, 2011, 10:45 pm

Alan Mclennan wrote:That was awesome!, thanks for sharing!

x2!

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 24, 2011, 11:47 pm

Custom made headers to come when the cage is built. Just a couple more weeks.

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » April 25, 2011, 7:53 am

Greg D wrote:FAR too cool!
Tim, so why the car manifolds run backwards and not rams horns?
Headers not allowed in the rules I am guessing?

I have a set of Rams that I would have put on for the temp. run but they wouldn't clear the steering box as Todd had moved it.

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » April 25, 2011, 9:37 am

That engine sounds right! I loved the quick release steering wheel being threaded on LOL. Man keep the video coming................

fordman7072 · Post by **fordman7072** » April 25, 2011, 10:21 am

Just read the whole build form page 1 simply amazing! Good work guys!

Mctim64 · Post by **Mctim64** » May 9, 2011, 9:26 am

>A little bit of header work this weekend.

Hookedtrout · Post by **Hookedtrout** » May 9, 2011, 10:23 am

You have got to be getting close to turning that beast loose! Great work!

Post by **Greg D** » May 9, 2011, 10:16 pm

I can't wait to hear that Y running 150 + MPH through those headers!