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**The Rocknrod** · 11-14-2021, 08:05 PM

Intersting article on the 200-R4 - https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/cc...mission-build/

SCOTI · 11-14-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Intersting article on the 200-R4 - https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/cc...mission-build/

Going to save that info. Need to get the one I have to the trans guy for an inspect assessment of its current health.

Thanks for sharing the link.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-14-2021, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Going to save that info. Need to get the one I have to the trans guy for an inspect assessment of its current health.

Thanks for sharing the link.

I read a previous article that was similar. Decided to go with Extreme Automatics due to they're race history and work in manufacturing their own valve bodies and shift characteristics . Although the company in that article is way more famous.
Oh, did you ever get that converter dust cover?

SCOTI · 11-15-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I read a previous article that was similar. Decided to go with Extreme Automatics due to they're race history and work in manufacturing their own valve bodies and shift characteristics . Although the company in that article is way more famous.
Oh, did you ever get that converter dust cover?

I did get the cover.

I'd read where that source was hit & miss on things. Ultimately, we went back/forth on 'interpretation' of the communications. What seemed so obvious in his mind did not translate over to what was written in his answers as there were key details left out.

Lesson learned. They'll only be a final-option source in the future.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-06-2022, 08:02 AM

Well it's winter, I thought I'd do a little cleanup and exhaust manifold change-out.

66C10LB · 01-06-2022, 12:38 PM

Yup, definitely winter! Very tidy looking brackets on your engine.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-06-2022, 07:28 PM

The manifolds I'm installing.

**Joe Pass** · 01-06-2022, 08:48 PM

Sweet....

**The Rocknrod** · 01-07-2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Sweet....

Thanks Joe.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-07-2022, 08:14 AM

I expect that my engine will run a bit warmer after I conduct the carb re-work as I am changing the jets and the metering rods. When I pulled the plugs they all showed a very rich condition. After searching the internet I find the Street Demon comes in a very rich set-up from the factory for some reason. I think I have it nailed though.

jmarkha1 · 01-07-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The manifolds I'm installing.

they look great - very period. are they chrome plated or ceramic - love ram horn style manifolds - very clean work...

**The Rocknrod** · 01-07-2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jmarkha1

they look great - very period. are they chrome plated or ceramic - love ram horn style manifolds - very clean work...

Smoothed them ceramic coating.

Hammered 77 · 01-07-2022, 09:58 AM

Looking at some on speedway motors that say they are smoothed where did you get yours ceramic coated?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-07-2022, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammered 77

Looking at some on speedway motors that say they are smoothed where did you get yours ceramic coated?

Just so happens thats where I bought these already done.

Just torqued em up this am.

**pdxhall** · 01-07-2022, 12:41 PM

The new manifolds look great.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-07-2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

The new manifolds look great.

Thank you.

**MT65** · 01-08-2022, 11:25 PM

Did those reduced head bolts come with the manifolds or did you get ARP bolts?…
Those look great on that engine……

**The Rocknrod** · 01-08-2022, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MT65

Did those reduced head bolts come with the manifolds or did you get ARP bolts?…
Those look great on that engine……

Those are ARP.

Thank you.
Just FYI the bolts Speedway sent were too long for the four end port bolts. I ordered everything from Alan's Fasteners:
ARP 3/8-16 HEX FLANGE BOLT STAINLESS STEEL
Product ID: 0520
Description: ARP 3/8-16 HEX FLANGE BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL,3/8 WRENCHING,.625 FLANGE
or
ARP 3/8-16 HEX STAINLESS STEEL FLANGE BOLT 7/16 WRENCHING
Product ID: 0520A
Description: ARP 3/8-16 HEX STAINLESS STEEL FLANGE BOLTS,7/16 WRENCHING,.698 FLANGE
https://www.allensfasteners.com/sear...ze=80&sortBy=3
And
ARP STAINLESS STEEL WASHER WITH CHAMFER
Product ID: 22247An
https://www.allensfasteners.com/sear...1&txtCatName=2

**The Rocknrod** · 01-09-2022, 09:37 AM

Almost ready to install the motor back in.

SCOTI · 01-09-2022, 03:49 PM

Outstanding!

**The Rocknrod** · 01-09-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Outstanding!

Thanks Scotti.

I just got the engine stabbed in today and started torquing the trans to engine bolts. What a pain in the keester that is. I took a break, think I'll continue tomorrow.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-12-2022, 05:59 PM

Well I'm still at it, haven't given up yet.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-13-2022, 01:45 AM

Man, that would make me nervous to remove and reinstall that engine with all the new paint around it. Good idea with the towels and pads

**The Rocknrod** · 01-13-2022, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Man, that would make me nervous to remove and reinstall that engine with all the new paint around it. Good idea with the towels and pads

Piece of cake, I bought those moving blankets years ago and re purposed them to my shop.

Also just FYI I purchased an articulating engine lift device from Mac's years ago. The first time I installed the engine I had removed the front end, easy. This time I thought it would work as is. Kind of tricky had to remove it over the side fender area. I'm sure a simple engine lift plate would have been better in this instance. I just didn't have one.

And I'm not removing the hood!

aggie91 · 01-13-2022, 12:23 PM

Your truck is just outstanding! and now you made improvements. Sure hope to get to see this one in person someday.

11-14-2021, 08:05 PM	#601
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Intersting article on the 200-R4 - https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/cc...mission-build/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-06-2022, 08:02 AM	#605
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Well it's winter, I thought I'd do a little cleanup and exhaust manifold change-out. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-06-2022, 12:38 PM	#606
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Yup, definitely winter! Very tidy looking brackets on your engine. Attached Images

01-06-2022, 07:28 PM	#607
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project The manifolds I'm installing. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-06-2022, 08:48 PM	#608
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Sweet.... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

01-07-2022, 08:14 AM	#610
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I expect that my engine will run a bit warmer after I conduct the carb re-work as I am changing the jets and the metering rods. When I pulled the plugs they all showed a very rich condition. After searching the internet I find the Street Demon comes in a very rich set-up from the factory for some reason. I think I have it nailed though. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-07-2022, 09:58 AM	#613
Hammered 77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pendleton, Indiana Posts: 235	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Looking at some on speedway motors that say they are smoothed where did you get yours ceramic coated?

01-07-2022, 12:41 PM	#615
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: New 64 Stepper Project The new manifolds look great. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

01-08-2022, 11:25 PM	#617
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 445	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Did those reduced head bolts come with the manifolds or did you get ARP bolts?… Those look great on that engine……

01-09-2022, 09:37 AM	#619
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Almost ready to install the motor back in. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-09-2022, 03:49 PM	#620
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Outstanding! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-12-2022, 05:59 PM	#622
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Well I'm still at it, haven't given up yet. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-13-2022, 01:45 AM	#623
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Man, that would make me nervous to remove and reinstall that engine with all the new paint around it. Good idea with the towels and pads __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-13-2022, 12:23 PM	#625
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Your truck is just outstanding! and now you made improvements. Sure hope to get to see this one in person someday. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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