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> Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion
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post Aug 31 2011, 05:24 AM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Aug 30 2011, 10:36 PM) *

my tool box has in it - a screw driver, a set of plyers, a roll of duct tape and RTV - do i need anything else : ))


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post Aug 31 2011, 07:52 AM
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i'm hoping that new shocks all around and both sway bars will tighten things up - we'll see - thanks - jim

You will love the Elephant Bushing; they give a smooth ride and I hope you are installing them on both the front and rear. Have you considered a billet steering coupler while it's apart?
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post Aug 31 2011, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE(gandalf_025 @ Aug 30 2011, 06:11 PM) *

Not looking to hijack the thread..
But I remember an old Hot Rod Magazine that had a big article on the 215 V8. They had a graph that showed what bore, stroke and heads to use to bring the 215 up to a 350.
I'm pretty sure they even used aluminum heads.. I have nothing against a SBC.. But I'd be curious about the weight difference of an Aluminum 350..
I have to try to find that magazine..



Not sure whether this link works anymore or not, but here is some basic information.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/ls1ls6.html

"2001 Totally Dressed Engine Weight"

Auto - 457.6
Manual (LS1 & LS6) - 497.2
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post Aug 31 2011, 09:07 AM
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elephant - yes - front and rear

doughnut - not billet - but i did get a solid delrin one from
http://www.tangerineracing.com/
and it is going in : )
http://www.tangerineracing.com/SteeringUpgrades.htm
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Aug 31 2011, 03:50 AM) *

i'm hoping that new shocks all around and both sway bars will tighten things up - we'll see - thanks - jim

You will love the Elephant Bushing; they give a smooth ride and I hope you are installing them on both the front and rear. Have you considered a billet steering coupler while it's apart?
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post Aug 31 2011, 09:50 AM
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You know how most people drill 914-4 hubs to 5-lug? Jim drilled 911 hubs to 4-lug. Gotta love it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Aug 31 2011, 09:54 AM
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just come right out and say it : )

JIM HAS ISSUES : ))

i'm sticking narrow body and 4 lug fuchs - so i can lay low - keep costs down.

when it is all done - it is getting a full sized muffler to be real quite - shsssh.

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a recent pic...


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post Aug 31 2011, 12:33 PM
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post Aug 31 2011, 01:42 PM
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JIM HAS ISSUES : ))


Not at all... I think you've got yourself a fairly robust drive line.
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post Aug 31 2011, 02:07 PM
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Sounds like a cool setup to me...I'll be interested to hear your impressions of the suspension and steering work.
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post Aug 31 2011, 02:19 PM
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Eric you crack me up. four lug from five lug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) . But maybe there is something to not flamboyantly wearing your 914 wealth on your shoulders. A narrowed normal looking car is just the ticket. hell the paint even further's the notion of don't look at me I'm nothing special thing Jim has going.
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post Aug 31 2011, 02:22 PM
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A narrowed normal looking car is just the ticket. hell the paint even further's the notion of don't look at me I'm nothing special thing Jim has going.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and then through your windshield you see Jim take off and disappear like a motorcycle.
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post Aug 31 2011, 03:19 PM
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not single out any one particular car - but it is one i am some what familar with.

what i am trying to do - is build a car that is 75% the fun of this one - at 25% the cost and 5% the time in labor.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...ic=72941&hl

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post Sep 4 2011, 06:41 PM
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Hey, Jim. Did you budget for some door glass this go 'round? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolling.gif)
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post Sep 4 2011, 08:07 PM
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you remembered : )

my plan is to install late model doors on it at some point and when it gets painted, replace all the worn out rubber seals.

** see related RTV thread
** http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...143216&st=0

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post Sep 6 2011, 06:59 PM
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So onto the latest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) EVERY oneof the inner valve springs on this engine is broken, most in multiplpe spots. I had a friend that builds race car engines come by and take a look at it. He said this is very common with the HCevy's that run a factory dual spring setup. The good news for Jim is the parts are fairly cheap, so I'll be replacing all of the springs, keepers, and caps, as well as the timing chain as it has a little play in it


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post Sep 6 2011, 07:09 PM
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Drained the gas tank and pulled it. found Jim's washer bottle top (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) and looked into some rust issues we knew about to see how bad they were


See Mark, it isn't just your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


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those aren't springs theyre dampers
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post Sep 6 2011, 07:25 PM
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those aren't springs theyre dampers


potato, potentate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Sep 6 2011, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Sep 6 2011, 09:09 PM) *

Drained the gas tank and pulled it. found Jim's washer bottle top (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) and looked into some rust issues we knew about to see how bad they were


See Mark, it isn't just your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


I see... but I sure wouldn't wish my cars rust on anyone else. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Sep 6 2011, 07:44 PM
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not sure what i am looking at - it appears one area is the drivers side rear pan area - quite a few holes : (

on the upside, i think i also saw some shiny metal in isolated areas : )

scott - thanks for the play by play imagery !!!

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