Thread: Project Special K

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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Oh well, no rush!!!! You sure you aren't just delaying the start up to make me feel better about not getting mine done?????? Speaking of deer season, got a car in the shop that was out "hunting" Bambi out of season, $3800 damage to the car, 1 dead Bambi....

Youch!!!Better a car than a motorcycle!

Got the driveshaft back from the shop just now. He gave me a break on the price which was nice since it's been at his shop for awhile!
Sometimes it pays not to be in a hurry!
The radiator was also sent out this week and is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday next week. So no it's close to connecting and filling the fluids up! Any ideas as to what type of cap to buy? Should I get one of those pressure release ones or is a cool billet one o.k.? He said 16lbs., and at least a one quart over flow tank!
Meantime I got most of the house stuff done for my wife's up and coming over the hill birthday bash, so that's nice too! Last week when working on the accellerator connections I noticed the cable housing slipped past the gromet that is suppose to keep it in place. Not sure if I return it to Summit or Lokar, or ask for a new one? Anyway then countdown is much closer now!

Well all the side projects for my wife's big Birthday bash paid off yesterday. We had a live Jazz band pumping out some great tunes, lots of good folks celebrating the big 40 with her, and the house and yard looked great. A big kick for me was all the little kids asking to sit in the truck! At one point 4 of them were in there pretending to drive. One little fellow almost cried when it was time to get out, but a quick diversion of playing with the dogs helped.
So now it is back to the truck without any more distractions!
The radiator never showed up this week. I guess they left the street name off the adress label. It made it to california from michigan, only to go back to it's starting point, it's back out here in UPS space suppose to arrive tomorrow. Once I unpack it I'll be able to figure out what sort of fan setup will work. Right now I think it will have to be a pusher. Not sure how many CFM's I will need? Anyone with experience in this area please lend me your knowledge! (for refreshers it's a 460 with 750 carb, edelbrock performer intake, mild cam, c6 auto trans, headers, etc..)

I almost forgot, after three runs to the parts store for universal joint straps, I got the right set for my application, and finaly got it in, fits great!

Got the new radiator custom made from Superior Radiator in Michigan. It was less than half of the cost from some big internet rad. sites. These guys gaurentee it for two years, so I let you know how it works out if some of you need custom built aluminum radiators for around 300.00 bucks. All welded no epoxy, here are some shots

Thanks Alan. I measured it up and this sucker is big. It should take up to a 19 inch pusher fan just not sure what type. I've heard great stuff about spal, summit makes them a lot cheaper but haven't heard anyone using their name brand setups!

Some shots with it temp in place. It's tall but should clear the hood.