Installing Pontiac 400 into a Ford Ranchero Gasser

Installing Pontiac 400 into a Ford Ranchero Gasser

Very cool, we finally got around to Pontiacifying it. Now with a four speed!! Last thing a spider ever sees around the Garage!!  Read More →

Big Block Chrysler Engine Installation

Big Block Chrysler Engine Installation

Chrysler 383 Big block, inserted (less than) gently. I bought an old Edelbrock three-deuce manifold for the 383. This intake pre-dates the factory Chrysler “Six-Pack” set-ups buy nearly ten years. I found a set of the Rochester 2gc carbs. My Dad had two, and my friend had one sitting on a ‘283 intake next to his work’s garbage, all was for free. I bought two, but... 

Putting Rusty Crap back together!

Putting Rusty Crap back together!

1.21.06 In less than a month, I’d begun putting rusty crap back together.  Read More →

265 horsepower at 5100 rpm, and climbing!

‎Ian’s 1973 Pontiac Firebird on the Dyno! Details: 400+.030, stock rods, stock crank, cast pistons with 11cc reliefs, unported, milled .060 stock 4X heads, 8.5:1 compression, Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 750, Summit 2801, 214/224, Summit Lifters 3.42 open gears TH400 white shift kit 3850 race weight 1973 Firebird Formula 400, 1 of 5,000 total made…  Read More →