Recent content by Heavy Metal

Hello, I'm looking for some ideas on fuel additives. Our gas sucks here in South Carolina with ethanol and looking for suggestions. During the summer heat my Edelbrock 1406 vapor locks and is no fun trying to go for a drive. I'm looking for a fuel conditioner more than a octane booster...

I replaced both torque boxes, inner rockers, floors....ect. in my 73 vert. National Parts Depot NDP has everything you need in sheet metal. I did have to modify alittle but good solid parts to work with. Best of luck,

Hello, And thanks again for your responses. The carb is new and was fat out of the box. I have read the owener's manual extensively, watched all the Youtube videos, read all the forums. I think my next move will be float height and fuel pressure. Maybe my fuel pressure gage on my regulator isn't...

Thank you for your suggestions. My Elec. choke it leaned out all the way, so when warm the plate is wide open. so no issue there. My timing is currently 18* BTDC and ive been all over the range of 15* to 22* with little success. I feel like its in the squirter and will try the fattest Nozzle...

Hello Friends, I'm looking for help on tuning my Edelbrock 1406 carb. I can't get the tune correct. I still have a heavy bog with hard acceleration. 302 C4 Weiland Intake, 20 lbs vacuum at idel, idel screws out 1 1/2 turns. Sometimes I stall out just getting out of my garage. I installed a...

Hello, sorry for the delay. I'm not on here that much. I used .032" safely wire which is stainless steel. Yes, used 2-50ft rolls of 2" wide header wrap. It works great, just take your time.

Hey Guys, I wanted to post some photos of the Headman Headers # 88300 , I just installed with Header Wrap. 2" wrap x50' long and attached with safety wire. The headers fit perfectly with power steering and no issues at all. Also new 2.25" tubing with glass packs.......i know old school....lol...

WOW..... What a beautiful car and I hope it sells well for you. This is a keeper for sure. Thank you for sharing with us. HM

Thank you for your reply, it's greatly appreciated. I did by Hedman Headers uncoated. And bought black header wrap and will safety wire the wrap. Ive done this for years with my racing motorcycles ( Road Racing). Maybe I should take photos as i go to help other who way want to try wrapping...

This is good to know and i appreciate your reply. HM

Hello, thank you for the offer. im a good bit away in SC so ill pass. Offer them in the classified section here.

LOL.....i know what you mean. Heat and impact gun got mine off.

Hello, Thank you for the reply and photos, they are very helpful. I did check out Summit's Brand, $190.00 pr. very affordable. Looks like you had to pull off your steering pitman arm to get them in. Heavy Metal

Hello, It's finally time to put on a set of headers on my 73' vert. 302 bored 306 , 600 CFM w/ Weiland intake Auto C4, PS, PB. I'm looking for your recommendations and ease of installation. Thank you for your help, Heavy Metal

Nice job, I'm thinking of the same.