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Originally posted by pat mccarthy
i think i said that one page 1

Why,yes you did.I am always a day late and a dollar short.

Originally posted by erik erikson
Why,yes you did.I am always a day late and a dollar short.

erik you are a very lucky man if you are just a dollar short

Originally posted by pat mccarthy
erik you are a very lucky man if you are just a dollar short

O.K.,so I am more than a dollar short.Have you priced new 5-axis CNC machines as of late?

Originally posted by erik erikson
O.K.,so I am more than a dollar short.Have you priced new 5-axis CNC machines as of late?

no i am trying to buy a used boring mill and do not have the money for that. i do not think i could buy one end mill for that machine

hey pat, keep me updated on your 402 build, id like to see what you use.

Originally posted by mad hooker
hey pat, keep me updated on your 402 build, id like to see what you use.

it will be on the fast track now may be laid up for a time need to get it to gether for the money

I'm going with a new auburn series3 with a 3:42 gear set. I have had 3:73 in the past and there is quite a difference between a 3:42 and 3:73 on the highway. You are all right about a 496. I should build one especially in a large monte. The reason why am not is simple... i don't like alot of stuff in my garage and it would mean another eng on a stand that is in my way. Besides, I've been down the drag racing"sickness" road before. It never stops, the need to go faster that is. I used to race a 69 firebird in the late 80's that went 12:70's. I was never satisfied. I aspired to go faster and quicker. The next thing you know, you have a roll bar 3500 converter, 850 double pumper, blue pump, 4:56 rear, hacked up A/C, with too much chrome, huge wingnut valve covers, and you look like everyone else. This is the end result, not to mention that you are $$$out, still not the quickest street car at the track, and can't even drive it on the highway. I like to keep things looking somewhat stock, ie the whole eng painted orange, with a cool sound and consistent e.t.'s of high 13 range. It's nice to have a sleeper that blows cold air!!!! Chevys are new to me. So far, I like them. I used to build pontiacs... good motors but can be expensive to build.

do not for get it will run 13 with the air on

hey pat , i was wondering, how come you only recomend a roller cam over others?