67 coupe shoehornin a 428

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11-10-2011, 10:13 PM

#31

jojobanks

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Originally Posted by frdnut

The 427s were also used for irrigation pumps and were commonly used in boats as well..One motor turned backwards and the other forwards to even out the torque on the boat..If you find a "backwards" motor you have to change out the cam and distributor to put it in a car..

it's funny you mention that. My current motor is out of a boat.

11-12-2011, 12:36 AM

#32

tarafied1

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I've had a 460 in my 67 and now it has a 429. I'm quite happy with it!!!

11-12-2011, 01:46 AM

#33

andrewmp6

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Tarafield where you been at haven't seen you on in a while?

11-12-2011, 01:47 AM

#34

tarafied1

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life has been tough, too much for here but I'm getting back on track I think. Thanks for asking

11-12-2011, 08:06 AM

#35

Rokgtar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Couper

Stroked means the piston travels further up and down, thats were the extra inches come from.

Sorry to go off topic, but your avatar combined with that statement just threw me under the bus

11-15-2011, 07:02 AM

#36

Jeepguyp

Join Date: Nov 2011

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steel prices

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Originally Posted by jp1967stang

This neither are all the expencive i got mine out of an ltd with 50k miles. Think i payed 450 for the whole car took the 390 and c6 scraped the car for 150 or so.

I've sold several Jeep waggy hulls (I mean I picked them NAKED)for $ 250-400
Steel is UP. Unfortunately that brings out the theives too.