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by greased-up-deaf-guy
Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Rear end help...
Replies: 36
Views: 13494

Thanks for the replys guys, I've got my eye on a couple of axles... a sd1 and a 10 bolt which both seem cheap. Just the drum brakes putting me off. Im guessing discs are easy to retro fit if needs be? Im looking into gear boxes too, could you suggest a manual box capable of handling my final power f...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Rear end help...
Replies: 36
Views: 13494

Thanks for the info :D Searching around volvo scimitar come up alot and parts appear to be cheap, i found a nice jaguar shortened axle with no internals which looks good. The 114.4 pcd would be very helpful as my wheels would bolt striaght on... i will have a look on the rodding forums for some more...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Rear end help...
Replies: 36
Views: 13494

Im aiming for under a ton.. so fairly light as far as what the rear ends are build for? Ive had a look at fords but only come up with incomplete shell etc. As im new to the rwd world im struggling for key words/ makes to search for. Found some 10 bolt chevy ones, wasnt sure if they were over kill......
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Rear end help...
Replies: 36
Views: 13494

Sorry for lack of details, going into a space framed caddy van. For use on road and the odd 1/4 mile. Running 190hp at first then 500-600 max. Need to narrow to 37-40inches.
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Rear end help...
Replies: 36
Views: 13494

Rear end help...

hello people, i currently have a jag irs for my van project... after much thought im thinking that i need to sell the irs and go for a solid axle like a ford etc. Mainly due to how much i would need to shorten by and the stresses placed on it. What axles would you recomend? Needs to be easy to sourc...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: ruby ratrod
Replies: 5
Views: 2998

Cant wait to see more on this!
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:56 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Wade R034 Rebuild
Replies: 26
Views: 30115

Thanks for the reply mike! Im liking the idea of the two wades more and more. The fabrication work alone is making me want to do it. I know they are old and not that efficient but i happen to have two and that saves me buying another type, in the future i could alway swap them out. I have come acros...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

Thanks for the input dave, i wasnt aware of the main thread issues. The slightly later block looks more appealing with the extra webbing aswell.

I will keep you updated with this project as i get stuck in next year :)
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

Thanks goodsy, its a starting point anyways. My first thoughts were to make a sump included but thought it may be a pain if i wanted to remove the sump for whatever reason, would mean unbolting the mains everytime. Sump will be another project in itself, if this goes ahead then they will make their ...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

Thanks goodsy, its a starting point anyways. My first thoughts were to make a sump included but thought it may be a pain if i wanted to remove the sump for whatever reason, would mean unbolting the mains everytime. Sump will be another project in itself, if this goes ahead then they will make their ...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

My only reasoning is i have a early 3.5 block and wanted a high reving engine that would stand up to track usage. Also thought it would be a nice little project to cast and machine up. Came aross a version in a book and liked the engineering involved.

Regards
brad
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

Looking at doing a run off girdle plates with the mains caps built in. Wanted to keep the mix similar for expansion/ strength reasons. Can use old blocks for the bulk of the mix but then need to add pure ingredients to bring the quality up. Just hoping someone might know, otherwise its a guess or ex...
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Electric right angled mini grinder
Replies: 10
Views: 3351

Sounds like a bigger compressor maybe your only answer, or an added receiver. Never come across an electric version before. :(
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: casting grade?
Replies: 16
Views: 7329

casting grade?

Im looking into getting some parts cast for my rv8. Does anyone know what grade/mix was used in casting the block? Looking at the early 3.5 block.

Thanks in advance
brad
by greased-up-deaf-guy
Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: Frankencarlton
Replies: 95
Views: 31902

Cooool, do you have to go for a sva or iva... Or whatever its called haha.

Really want to spaceframe my van but worried about legal issues.

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