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Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 8 2013, 02:49 PM

1970 V6 4.3 with a 930 gearbox


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Posted by: Ferg Aug 8 2013, 03:03 PM

That looks fun!

Posted by: tscrihfield Aug 8 2013, 03:07 PM

Very interesting! Cool build!

Thomas

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 8 2013, 03:25 PM

Trust me, they are strong.

Posted by: RFoulds Aug 8 2013, 04:11 PM

Exhaust outlets look too small.

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 8 2013, 05:08 PM

sweet and nice garage too

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 8 2013, 07:48 PM

Thanks Ferg. Can't wait to get it to the track

Posted by: d914 Aug 8 2013, 07:53 PM

If this is the right guy,,,,, you should see the trailers he builds,,,,

Hey how are ya,, I met you with bob! At the Mitty... How about a couple more pics of the rear spoiler?.. Sheridan right? I was thinking of the same thing!

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 8 2013, 09:20 PM

THAT'S ME. I remember meeting you.
That is indeed one of Rogers "Ducktails". I'll try and post some more pics tomorrow.

Posted by: d914 Aug 9 2013, 04:13 PM

beautiful car!!!

Posted by: speed metal army Aug 9 2013, 04:59 PM

Cool! What made you go 4.3 six?

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 9 2013, 05:15 PM

I asked the same question above and he replied - but for some reason it is now gone ???

Posted by: speed metal army Aug 9 2013, 11:05 PM

And what was his reply? Since its top secret and stuff..

Posted by: chad newton Aug 10 2013, 12:12 AM

I thought about doing a 6 as well. I know one of the top turbo guys in the world working with that perticular engine. I just don't have the money. If he wants to sponser me, well we will be getting a v6.

Posted by: zambezi Aug 10 2013, 07:13 AM

The problem is he some how has two threads with the same title. People have been replying to both threads. his response was:


Went 4.3 because I had an opportunity to buy a really nice set up at a great price. Forged everything and Brodix aluminum heads. Should make 350 plus. the 930 was flipped and I have installed Renegade's cable shifter setup Have had the car for several years and finally got around to finishing it. Steel Flairs. And yes there is a little move around room in the engine bay. Since it's a track car, I was not so concerned with the vibration issues. I have not had it at the track yet but it is screaming around he block. biggrin.gif

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 10 2013, 07:16 AM

I can still see my post in my controls..
why 4.3? and what HP is it producing?
I personally like the way a 4.3 leaves open space in the engine compartment but there have been issues reported about balance issues with a 4.3?
are you running 930 inverted or did you have it machined to run right side up?
jim

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anyway - his reply was ..

he got a great deal on a 4.3 on steroids.
he also had the 930 machined and is running right side up - vs running up side down and unmachined.
jim

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Aug 10 2013, 10:10 AM

That 4.3 is very nice and probaly makes more HP than most V8s. This is a first class car

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 11 2013, 09:01 AM

Thanks for all the props guys.
The 4.3 V6 seems to be where most have questions.
I have another V8 914 with a 383 that makes about 450 HP (documented) that I absolutely love to track, but frankly, that car is a beast. Fast as hell but almost frightening, and it has a tendency to shred Trannys. I also have a 2001 996 that I use as a DE car. The 996 is a joy to drive at the track, but just not fast enuff after driving the V8 914.
My objective here was to build a RELIABLE track car that has the HP to hopefully keep up with the GT 3s etc. So, if I have been successful, the V6/930 will be a nice blend of my other 2 cars and will become my primary track day car of choice, and allow me to sell the other 2 cars. Unless I get around to fixing the GT 3 in the background, but that's a whole nother thread/can of worms.

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 11 2013, 09:03 AM

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Aug 13 2013, 06:41 AM

Larry....I like the way the rear flares are done. What size tire are you using ??

Also lets see some pictures of the trailers that you build and some of the Blue and red cars.


Bob

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 13 2013, 09:21 AM

Bob,
We rolled the steel fares a good bit. Currently running a 275/40-17 with 1" spacers. Could possibly get 295's with less spacer, but then I need a wider wheel than the 9" I am using
I will get some trailer pics posted at some point as well as the red and blue cars.
Stop by if you are in the area.

Posted by: green914 Aug 13 2013, 10:16 AM

Looks like it will be a fun track car. Good luck on the track let us know how it works out - post pictures.

Posted by: spaceshuttle Aug 13 2013, 12:13 PM

Will do