71 rebuild

[wabco40]

Seriously Brad been to Roxby Downs, Iron Knob, Whyalla yadda yaddy I don't know how the fook you have that thing looking the way its is in that environment Bro, Seriously

Yeah, its a real pain Jethro 

I can't drive it when the roads are wet as the dust has turned into red mud. I don't take it on the Great Northern Hwy as its a consistent convoy of triple roadtrains and wide loads. The shoulders are gravel so nothing but stone chips and cracked windscreens.
Even my daily drive I can spend 2 days cleaning and having it look smick as until I take it down to Perth and park it next to a car thats never been in the north west.
I am seriously thinking about taking it down to Perth. I currently looking for a property down there.

Brad

[Jethro]

Brad,

Heaps of sealed roads in the Gong want to give to me for a while 

[wabco40]

Brad,

Heaps of sealed roads in the Gong want to give to me for a while 

No problems Jethro, just wait until I get the new ss700 gearbox installed 

Then again thats if Keisler ever ship it 

[bfit]

Brad
I fitted a tremec magnum to mine
Works well 0 .63  sixth gear  with 4.11 third member
Fairly straight  forward to do
Lets see some photos of the 700 swap
BFit

[wabco40]

Brad
I fitted a tremec magnum to mine
Works well 0 .63  sixth gear  with 4.11 third member
Fairly straight  forward to do
Lets see some photos of the 700 swap
BFit

Will do Bob.
I am still waiting on Keisler to ship it. Their latest ship date is 10 May, but thats only to Long Beach.
I still need to get it to Fremantle.
I am looking around July for the install, so long as Keislers ship date dosn't change again.
Brad

[wabco40]

So much for changing the gearbox out in July

Keisler finally shipped the kit and its currently loaded into a sea container bound for Fremantle.

I also have a new 427 small block in the same container. Its dyno report came out at 555 hp with 529 lbft on 93. Its based on a BMP aluminium block with Dart Pro1 heads. Being a nice light package should liven things up a bit.

I am currently using 3.36 rear gears, however I will be changing these out to 3.90. With a 2.66 first gear and a 32% overdrive it should work out good.

[craigh]

Wow, that's going to be a great package Brad.

[Scott]

Wow, very jealous.  I was scouring ads for an alloy small block that could be punched to 427 cubes a while ago.  That thing should be a hoot to drive.

[wabco40]

Wow, that's going to be a great package Brad.

Thanks Craig, lucky I paid for it all months ago while the dollar was still up there.

[wabco40]

Wow, very jealous.  I was scouring ads for an alloy small block that could be punched to 427 cubes a while ago.  That thing should be a hoot to drive.

Thanks Scott. I was looking at Dart and Brodix blocks as well but settled on the World block. I am sure they all can be ordered in different bore sizes. This is using a 4.125" bore x 4.0" stroke.

I am also upgrading the clutch and fitting a hydraulic conversion kit. May also fit larger half shafts.

[wabco40]

Its been a long time between posts. I have relocated down to Perth and been busy trying to buy a suitable house.
I have ordered a new shed but it will still be a few months before the pad goes in and its all set up

My new 427 small block is here but will have to stay in the crate a bit longer.

My 5 speed gearbox and install kit is still waiting to clear through customs, should be able to pickup in the next few days.

[Jethro]

  Shyte that is one mother fooker looking motor Wabby 

"555 hp with 529 lbft on 93. Its based on a BMP aluminium block with Dart Pro1 heads."
 

[bfit]

mate nice looking engine
what its it weight
a small blower on top there pushing 7 to10 lb and fuel injection would  make for some interesting times
Bfit 

[Jethro]

Hey Wabby, yell out if ya want a mates rates on your Reo for the shed Slab I'll ring me counterpart in Onesteel Reinforcing at Perth and let him know your a mate

[wabco40]

mate nice looking engine
what its it weight
a small blower on top there pushing 7 to10 lb and fuel injection would  make for some interesting times
Bfit 

Thanks Jethro, Bob.

They say its about 100 lbs lighter then the cast iron block. My car went over the weight bridge at 1380 kg so should shed another 45 kg or so (a new gearbox may add some though!!!).

I was thinking of a blower, compression may be a bit too high so would have to reduce the boost (which properly defeats the purpose of it).
I am going to use my fabricated EFI manifold with 60lb injectors, I just need to find a good tuner here in Perth!!!

[Jethro]

Who built the donk for Ya Wabby, and did they they post a vid on the dyno ?

[wabco40]

Hey Wabby, yell out if ya want a mates rates on your Reo for the shed Slab I'll ring me counterpart in Onesteel Reinforcing at Perth and let him know your a mate

Cool, Thanks Jethro

Still going through all the BS for permits with the shire and water corp.

Will let you know when ready

[wabco40]

Who built the donk for Ya Wabby, and did they they post a vid on the dyno ?

It was built by Nyes Racing Engines in Muncie Indiana.

No vids on the dyno, He hasn't updated his YouTube for awhile.

[wabco40]

More parts arrived 

New 3.90 gears for the rear and centerforce clutch.

Pity there going into storage for the next few months 

[Jethro]

Wabby Christmas is just around the corner Bro you'll get to unwrap em soon