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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Started buying parts for my 124 build. Waiting for a part to arrive then off to Florida they go for head work. Can't wait!

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    So you're piecing together a 124?? Wouldn't a crate 124 be easier and less expensive?Then send heads and manifold out for a massage n blend.
    I guess that means the hotrod shovel is out,eh
    Lucifer, Nov 15, 2016
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I don't want a crate engine. ;)

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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    cool you will love the power,

    Just be sure to budget for new clutch, belts, tires, trans etc...
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Going to redo engine mounts as well.

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    Don't forget brakes.:D;)
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    :cool:Cool! How long do you think until complete?
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    All SnS?
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    About a year.

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    Have fun been there got the T shirt.

    Based on the experience I'd just opt to buy a crate
    124 (probably a 143 LOL) and shelve building one.

    Like building a hot rod muscle car today nobody
    rebuilds old engines or bores them out when you
    can buy 500 HP in a crate with a warranty.

    I'd opt for the 124 SNS, spend the winter bolting
    it into the frame, getting it tuned and riding the sucker

    http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2016/11/16...yna-engines-in-a-wide-range-of-displacements/
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Yep, that is what you'd do.

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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Great! Because of the crappy weather I am going to have to wait a bit longer to get what I need down to Florida. Mother Nature Sucks! :mad:

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    Not to beat a dead horse, but I rebuilt my Jeep's 258 straight-six back in '96 (with some HP improvements). The pride in doing so was good for about six months, then the feeling of "D'oh!" took over when I did the math and realized I could have had a Chevy 350 for over $500 less...and I'd have been driving it 4 months sooner. Just FYI.....dang, that horse is starting to stink...
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    I will still be riding mine until this engine is done. The benefit of patiences I guess.

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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Hey Red, Hot Rider and I are looking to book our flight out to Nevada for the middle of June.

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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Today the brown truck arrived so I guess it's time to get the stuff that I need down to Florida so my Brother BaggerPaul can do his magic.

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    Why are some of yours mechanics, I didn't know you was a nurse! :doctor:
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    Better? o_O

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