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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by Eyez Open - Yesterday at 01:02 PMAgreed on the coating application, actually most of the conversation on quench/heat was founded on high heat and detonation.
Low compression smog motors generate huge amounts of heat energy. The first time I opened the dog house in my RV I couldn't believe the lack of circulation design. Big blocks only compound the issues.
I've seen thousands of posts acknowledging performance gains using headers. Which make no sense since historically headers scavenge exhaust at above 5000 rpm and then create hp/ energy.
All of the vapor lock issues, all of the cracked manifold's, abysmal mileage, and poor preformance...Once upon a time we called it lugging a engine..again night heat. Ever notice the gearing in a RV it's incredibly low, designed that way to makeup for combustion efficiency.
It's my opinion only headers aid in heat dissipation quite a bit. Well worth the investment and ceramic coatings insulate some of the heat from the engine bay...Oh and then there is that chrome look..lmao
Low compression smog motors generate huge amounts of heat energy. The first time I opened the dog house in my RV I couldn't believe the lack of circulation design. Big blocks only compound the issues.
I've seen thousands of posts acknowledging performance gains using headers. Which make no sense since historically headers scavenge exhaust at above 5000 rpm and then create hp/ energy.
All of the vapor lock issues, all of the cracked manifold's, abysmal mileage, and poor preformance...Once upon a time we called it lugging a engine..again night heat. Ever notice the gearing in a RV it's incredibly low, designed that way to makeup for combustion efficiency.
It's my opinion only headers aid in heat dissipation quite a bit. Well worth the investment and ceramic coatings insulate some of the heat from the engine bay...Oh and then there is that chrome look..lmao
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - Yesterday at 10:43 AMhttps://www.holley.com/blog/post/header_finishes_how_to_choose_what_s_best/
The original headers that were on this were chromed..that burnt off..That shows how hot these things can get..
The ceramic coating should hold up better..Also these new ones have 14 gauge tubing..with .38 thick flanges.
Regular headers have 18 gauge and .31 thick flanges..
Yea, I paid a good price for this..but I think it is worth it..
The original headers that were on this were chromed..that burnt off..That shows how hot these things can get..
The ceramic coating should hold up better..Also these new ones have 14 gauge tubing..with .38 thick flanges.
Regular headers have 18 gauge and .31 thick flanges..
Yea, I paid a good price for this..but I think it is worth it..
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by Eyez Open - Yesterday at 01:57 AMI still have the itch for that type of header..chrome look. 
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - May 02, 2024, 11:13 PMMy Hedders came today..Only the best for Rebecca!!
.38 thick flanges..14 gauge tubing..heavy duty!!
.38 thick flanges..14 gauge tubing..heavy duty!!
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - May 02, 2024, 11:10 PMPic 1..With the new rubber..2.25 from NAPA..
Pic 2..After powder coating and bolting it down..After the skin of the wall is on, I will make a locking door to cover it up..Nice clean look..
Pic 2..After powder coating and bolting it down..After the skin of the wall is on, I will make a locking door to cover it up..Nice clean look..
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - May 02, 2024, 11:06 PMWorking on the fuel filler neck area...
Pic 1..Here is the piece I have to work with..not much there..
Pic 2..Time to make something new..The joys of having your own CNC plasma cutter!!
Pic 3..Test fitting..this was trial 3..first 2 attempts didn't fit right..
Pic 4..test fitting the filler necks..
Pic 1..Here is the piece I have to work with..not much there..
Pic 2..Time to make something new..The joys of having your own CNC plasma cutter!!
Pic 3..Test fitting..this was trial 3..first 2 attempts didn't fit right..
Pic 4..test fitting the filler necks..
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - May 01, 2024, 10:44 PMThe beginnings of my fuel system..A pump for each tank feeding to a water separator spin on filter..
I think that will fix my fuel delivery problem!!
I think that will fix my fuel delivery problem!!
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - May 01, 2024, 10:42 PMPic 1-2..Doing the first section of glassing..About a foot wide..Takes about 1.5 pints of resin to lay it up..
Pic 3-4..Second section with about an inch overlap..
Pic 3-4..Second section with about an inch overlap..
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - April 29, 2024, 10:26 PMPic 1..All sanded and shaped..
Pic 2-3..First layer of polyester resin..After it is hardened, then I will fill all the screw holes and imperfections in the wood..
Then begin glassing with 1708 cloth and then a chop strand to blend everything..
Never done any fiberglass work..Just watching plenty of YT!!
Pic 2-3..First layer of polyester resin..After it is hardened, then I will fill all the screw holes and imperfections in the wood..
Then begin glassing with 1708 cloth and then a chop strand to blend everything..
Never done any fiberglass work..Just watching plenty of YT!!
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Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...
Last post by RockwoodMike - April 28, 2024, 04:06 PMHi Ed,
Are you talking about the front face pieces as shown in these 4 pictures??
If so, I haven't arrive at that point yet..Other than tearing them off and storing them away..
Everything that involved wood was rotted on this..everywhere it leaked..
I am currently working on the front end..And these pieces will be involved soon enough..
Mike
Are you talking about the front face pieces as shown in these 4 pictures??
If so, I haven't arrive at that point yet..Other than tearing them off and storing them away..
Everything that involved wood was rotted on this..everywhere it leaked..
I am currently working on the front end..And these pieces will be involved soon enough..
Mike