[Shift'n Gears]

Between the ones that cliff has done for you and the one from SMI, which did you like better for functionality and aesthetics? Since this is for a show car, I do want to make sure it is replated correctly as well.

As far as the engine, When I purchased the car, the Carb and the intake manifold were taken off, so it wasn't in running condition and I don't know why. In theory I could do a compression check, and if OK, put the carb and intake on. But not knowing the history of the car, it seems like a safer plan to just pull it apart and go through it to make sure it is right. I'd hate to restore the rest of the car and have an issue and then have to pull the engine again.

[ponyakr]

Originally Posted by Shift'n Gears

Between the ones that cliff has done for you and the one from SMI, which did you like better for functionality and aesthetics? Since this is for a show car, I do want to make sure it is replated correctly as well.

As far as the engine, When I purchased the car, the Carb and the intake manifold were taken off, so it wasn't in running condition and I don't know why. In theory I could do a compression check, and if OK, put the carb and intake on. But not knowing the history of the car, it seems like a safer plan to just pull it apart and go through it to make sure it is right. I'd hate to restore the rest of the car and have an issue and then have to pull the engine again.

Cliff posted that he quit plating & is not taking on any more rebuilds now.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...3&postcount=21

Here's another builder, in Texas, that's said to be good.

https://quadrajetpower.com/contact-us/

Here's one on the East coast.

http://www.everyday-performance.com/...arburetors.htm

[ponyakr]

If you go with new pistons, DON'T buy cast pistons.

The cheapest forged pistons are the Speed Pro brand. I've read that they quit making the SP 455 pistons. May have also quit making the 400 pistons. But, they are still listed on some sites. Vendors may just be selling what's on the shelf. Anybody know if SP is still making the 400 forged pistons ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speed-Pro-T...YAAOSw-xVaFdO8

If no SP forged pistons are available when you get ready to buy, I recommend Auto Tec brand. They cost more than SP. But they are lighter & can use floating pins & bushed forged rods, which I also recommend. Good forged rods & pistons are a good idea, even for near stock rebuilds. Don't have to use a big lumpy cam or have the heads ported, just because it has forged rods & pistons.

https://shanonsengineering.com/produ...at-top-pistons

"...This will be strictly a stock build for my Y84 as it's primary duty will be a show car. I'm actually hoping all I have to do is put in new rings/bearings/ etc... to freshen it up since I am looking for originality and not modifications..."

Gotta be careful on this site. Many of these guys will have you building a hot rod engine. Their famous saying is that you don't wanna leave any power "on the table". For what you seem to want, all that extra power would be best LEFT on the table. No reason to build for 400hp, if all you wanna do is putter around & go to some shows. You just need a low lift, low duration cam that will idle smooth, & have decent torque, under 3000 rpm, where you'll be operating, MOST of the time.

Now, if you wanna burn lots of rubber & wind it past 5000 rpm, on a regular basis, that's a different thing all together.

[abefromen]

Originally Posted by ponyakr

Here's one on the East coast.

http://www.everyday-performance.com/...arburetors.htm

Avoid Avoid Avoid

Had one done by him a few years back and it was so poorly done and so effed up I sent it to Cliff to have redone. It was a mess.

I believe Cliff is recommending the people in Texas.