Anyone have a good source for a rebuilt or crate motor that isn't a million dollars?

[mom45]

Well that truck deserves it. As clean as it is, it will feel right at home.

She had a bath right before I parked her. I just hope her neighbor doesn't get any big ideas of needing equal attention. I think Blue is enjoying getting some extra miles while Red is out of commission.

 

[mom45]

I called Summit tonight as the engine was still showing as "ready to ship". They confirmed they definitely have it in stock, and it could even go out yet tonight so I expect it to be on its way in the next 24 hours.

I had contacted Jegs to cancel my order on Friday. They told me they would process my refund after they notified ATK. I thought that was a little odd since they charged my card immediately upon my placing the order, but whatever. I was looking at my receipt from them to calculate the refund, and they charge sales tax on the core charge and the freight charges. Does that seem right??? That makes no sense to me.

I will be calling them if I don't have notification of a pending refund by Wednesday. If I have nothing by Friday, I'll just call Capital One and dispute the charge.

Now hubby is wondering if we will need to put headers on the truck and redo the exhaust to use this engine. She really is going to be the Red Rocket when we get done at this rate.

 

[BigRed]

Those trucks are awesome.

 

[ancjr]

She really is going to be the Red Rocket when we get done at this rate.

Don't forget the supercharger and nitrous injection!

 

[mom45]

Don't forget the supercharger and nitrous injection!

I could be at work before I even leave home with those options!

 

[Frosty]

I could be at work before I even leave home with those options!

Need to throw in a big fat cam so when you stop at a light it lopes like a drag car!

 

[thunderchicken]

Need to throw in a big fat cam so when you stop at a light it lopes like a drag car!

Naw, it's a small block just needs an old school 3/4 race cam

 

[mom45]

It has a hydraulic roller cam. That's as modified as he wants me to go. When we got his '67 C10, it had a cam in it like you are talking about and we couldn't even take the truck on cruise nights because it wouldn't idle at the stop lights. It sounded good but wasn't practical for driving. I need to be able to drive the grandbabies around in this on a daily basis. Cole knows it will be his truck some day and he loves riding in it.

 

[thunderchicken]

It has a hydraulic roller cam. That's as modified as he wants me to go. When we got his '67 C10, it had a cam in it like you are talking about and we couldn't even take the truck on cruise nights because it wouldn't idle at the stop lights. It sounded good but wasn't practical for driving. I need to be able to drive the grandbabies around in this on a daily basis. Cole knows it will be his truck some day and he loves riding in it.

Just going to say it, if it wouldn't idle, the cam probably wasn't the problem. I've played with too many engines with serious cams and they've all idle just fine. You just have to get used to the car dancing a little at idle though.
Headers, a little more cam and a little more carb could be fun

 

[churchmouse]

And if the distributor was in the front

 

[churchmouse]

It has a hydraulic roller cam. That's as modified as he wants me to go. When we got his '67 C10, it had a cam in it like you are talking about and we couldn't even take the truck on cruise nights because it wouldn't idle at the stop lights. It sounded good but wasn't practical for driving. I need to be able to drive the grandbabies around in this on a daily basis. Cole knows it will be his truck some day and he loves riding in it.

Just needed more converter. Seriously.

 

[Creedmoor]

If only it had 1 more cubic inch!!

And if the distributor was in the front

She said, she wanted Performance.

 

[patience0830]

I called Summit tonight as the engine was still showing as "ready to ship". They confirmed they definitely have it in stock, and it could even go out yet tonight so I expect it to be on its way in the next 24 hours.

I had contacted Jegs to cancel my order on Friday. They told me they would process my refund after they notified ATK. I thought that was a little odd since they charged my card immediately upon my placing the order, but whatever. I was looking at my receipt from them to calculate the refund, and they charge sales tax on the core charge and the freight charges. Does that seem right??? That makes no sense to me.

I will be calling them if I don't have notification of a pending refund by Wednesday. If I have nothing by Friday, I'll just call Capital One and dispute the charge.

Now hubby is wondering if we will need to put headers on the truck and redo the exhaust to use this engine. She really is going to be the Red Rocket when we get done at this rate.

Indiana will charge sales tax on other tax. Bastards are holding 6 billion of our dollars and just upped the fuel tax. . . that they charge sales tax on.
Figure they owe each tax payer about $1400 already.

 

[tmcindy]

I thought that was a little odd since they charged my card immediately upon my placing the order, but whatever.

Isn't that typical. They charge you immediately, then, take their time refunding you. lol Actually, I've noticed this isn't as common as it used to be. Quite often now I will get refunded immediately. Also, now, a lot of companies wont charge you til the item ships, AND more importantly, they keep their Websites up to date on their stock. I'd get SO pissed when their Website shows an item in stock, but, it's on back order. But, they would still immediately charge your account. lol Freakin BS!

 

[thunderchicken]

She said, she wanted Performance.

Exactly why it would be better with the distributor in the front.

 

[Creedmoor]

Exactly why it would be better with the distributor in the front.

Ford is a bit slow.
Better for what? Getting wet?
Fords always behind, like running nylon tooth timing gears well into the 80's.
That double sump oil pan is also troublesome.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Exactly why it would be better with the distributor in the front.

Fine.

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[thunderchicken]

Ford is a bit slow.
Better for what? Getting wet?
Fords always behind, like running nylon tooth timing gears well into the 80's.
That double sump oil pan is also troublesome.

Distributor in front is easier for maintenance a d installation, doesn't have to be removed to get the intake off either. I'd bet all manufacturers have used or currently use nylon timing components. Never had an issue with a double sump oil pan either. Clearly such refinements are out of your comfort zone lol
Oh and my Ford's have never, never been slow.

I challenge you to post a time slip showing me how fast your bowtie is and I will gladly post a time slip for my Ford. Let's see it

 

[thunderchicken]

Fine.

FRONT MOUNT DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE (STANDARD), SMALL BLOCK CHEVY | Summers Brothers Racing

Front mount distributor drive, Small block Chevrolet. More accurate ignition timing More carb/manifold clearance Improved distributor access Easier engine maintenance Forward camshaft thrust control The Summers Brothers front distributor drive for small-block and big-block Chevrolet V-8's solves...

www.summersbrothersracing.com

Many many racers have gone to a belt drive timing set up with a front mounted distributor.


Ford doesn't get everything right but distributor location is one thing they've always gotten right

 

[Creedmoor]

Distributor in front is easier for maintenance a d installation, doesn't have to be removed to get the intake off either. I'd bet all manufacturers have used or currently use nylon timing components. Never had an issue with a double sump oil pan either. Clearly such refinements are out of your comfort zone lol
Oh and my Ford's have never, never been slow.

I challenge you to post a time slip showing me how fast your bowtie is and I will gladly post a time slip for my Ford. Let's see it

I strike a nerve
A challenge. Is that like a Double Dog Dare?
I guess they put them up front because they need more maintenance.

Dont own any Chevys that are raced at all. Not my bag.
Got and old Pontiac, two Ford trucks with no distributors in the front and a 32 Ford with the distributor in the back.