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Old 12-08-2013, 08:44 AM
DHVoorhees DHVoorhees is offline
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Thanks for the quick responses and suggestions on the cam. In my initial post I should have mentioned the other mods that I have planned for the 326 and the rest of the car. Only bought it a week ago so I haven't gotten to everything yet.
I would like to keep this car for the street only, but with some aggressive features that won't break my bank account.
My plan is to do a full restoration, ie lift the body off the frame but not a full rotisserie. Clean up the frame and patch a couple of small rust holes in the floor pans and a couple in the trunk pan. Do the usual POR15 on all the vulnerable rust prone areas. Restore and paint the body which in fair condition except the rear drivers side wheel well needs a new panel welded in. Re-wire the car with all new harnesses. I tore out the interior yesterday and will be replacing it with a completely new interior and keep the gear shifter on the column(maybe).
Restore and upgrade the drive train. It currently has the stock two speed transmission and I would like to upgrade it with a four speed automatic or possibly something maybe easier make fit with a TH350 3 speed. I understand there is a th350 available somewhere that bolts right into place with minimal modification to the transmission crossbar and mounts. I don't know what's in the rear-end yet.
If I keep the 094 heads I'll port and polish them to open up any restrictions and improve air flow.
Replacing the original exhaust manifold with full length headers and stainless dual 2.5 inch exhaust.
Replacing the stock 2 barrel carb and intake manifold with an Edlebrock Performer RPM intake and a Summit 650cfm 4 barrel carb.
Convert the front drum brakes to 11 inch disk brakes and swaping out master cylinder with a new master cylinder and an 8" booster.
Eventually swap out the original distributor(points) with an HEI unit(electronic).
I'll go through the engine and see what the bottom side looks like when the time comes. Thanks


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