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Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #45 on: April 29, 2015 - 08:43:17 PM »
I thought there was almost some smack talkin' here, but guess not...  :bigsmile: We all know who NIKKI backs in this one!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #46 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:04:26 AM »
I hear ya...   :thumbsup:  It's kinda hard to talk a lot of smack when the cars are 900 miles apart...   :grinyes:

If I ever make it up to Carlisle again, I would be more than happy to let Jason spank the Cuda on the dragstrip......   :grinno:   :aarg:   :rebel: 
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #47 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:14:06 AM »
OR could it be that "someone" is just scared of the cars from PA, whether it be Chrysler or Chevy..... :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #48 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:17:19 AM »
Just joking Fish....I'd let you beat me just so you don't lose your status on this site....LOL

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #49 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:21:03 AM »
Bruce  --  you busted me in front of my friends...     :crying:   I hope you fell much better now....    :poopoke:

























But I will be glad to line 'em up with the PA cars and may the best car win. Then after we race each other, it's time to go drink a few cold ones and talk about how much fun we had...    :cheers:   :drunk: 
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #50 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:49:10 AM »
and that's the most important part, knowing that we had fun, win or lose....to me, it's all about fun.

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #51 on: April 30, 2015 - 08:50:34 AM »
Ok, back to the originally scheduled program...any engine updates?

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #52 on: April 30, 2015 - 09:03:35 AM »
Taking the heads and block top the machinist tomorrow around lunchtime.....    :2thumbs:
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #53 on: May 21, 2015 - 09:59:10 AM »
OK...  Barnett Race Cars is doing all the machine work and the block is ready. Wyman Barnett has given all the pertinent measurements to Rick Cassel who is the designer of this engine. He built the car and he knows what's in it and how I intend to use the car. Wyman also tore down the heads and said they were pristine. Just a good clean-up is needed. Hot rod valve job is about it. Guides are great. He said there was enough room to use just about any cam I want, although for the street, it won't be a huge cam at all. He did chide me for too much idling around. He said the backs of the intake valves were carboned up pretty good. He said "you do know that this car was built to run hard don't you?"   :smilielol:  He told me to make sure I keep the soot blown out of it. So, Rick and Wyman are working together to get the pistons made and the cam ground for it. Now  --  I just wait......   
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #54 on: May 21, 2015 - 10:06:14 AM »
Hey Fish....why new pistons?

You going with more compression or were these pistons just worn out?


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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #55 on: May 21, 2015 - 10:13:20 AM »
Hey Fish....why new pistons?

You going with more compression or were these pistons just worn out?



 I am changing the whole rotating assembly. The block came in the door at Barnett's with a bore measurement of 4.503. In the bore cleanup process and making all 8 perfectly round, Wyman ended up at 4.505. So, the old 4.503 pistons were a tad small for the bores. Plus I am going from 10.50 CR up 1 point to 11.50 CR. The cost for the pistons is the same. so I am going up 1 point. It should be no issue for this engine and the gas available around here...
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #56 on: May 21, 2015 - 10:38:20 AM »
WOW...your doing all this just to try and keep up with me?

I feel important....LOL

Jus joking, I don't want you fellow site members to put a price on my head.

Bet you can't wait till it's done, huh?

Any chassis updates?

Have a good holiday weekend buddy.

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #57 on: June 03, 2015 - 08:36:17 PM »
I'm still waiting for pictures.  :popcorn:

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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #58 on: June 04, 2015 - 07:39:18 AM »
I'm still waiting for pictures.  :popcorn:

Well, ummmm....   errrrr....   hmmmm.....

The block and heads are at Barnett Performance about 30 miles away. They are ready and awaiting the rotating assembly and camshaft from Rick. The cam and pistons still have to be made, so I really don't have anything to take pictures of at this time. I am going to take pictures of the stuff that I am going to sell. I am going to sell the 528" rotating assembly. All forged Eagle crank and rods with Mahle pistons. And the camshaft which is a custom grind Comp Cams solid roller. I also have 2 - 750 Holley HP's for sale.....
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Re: Updating the HEMI In The Beast....
« Reply #59 on: June 04, 2015 - 12:40:27 PM »
Okay ... I'll be patient.   :bigsmile: