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YellowPatina65 · 04-13-2018, 08:47 AM

So we put in the new torque converter, Thor 2300-2500 stall, swapped to poly motor mounts, new kick down brackets and cable, 5.5 power valve and re-jetted the carb; it had 64s and switched to 71s.

Runs a ton better but still have to adjust the vacuum on the trans...surges at highway speeds.

And the gold flake intake and valve covers have to go. Not enough firewall clearance for the valve covers and the heat is killing the paint on the intake.

Soon as I get some pics I'll post 'em up.

Going to Columbia, South Carolina next week to my son's graduation from boot camp...Fort Jackson here we come...

04-13-2018, 08:47 AM	#58
YellowPatina65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: At the shop, Iowa Posts: 56	Re: 65 long fleetside So we put in the new torque converter, Thor 2300-2500 stall, swapped to poly motor mounts, new kick down brackets and cable, 5.5 power valve and re-jetted the carb; it had 64s and switched to 71s. Runs a ton better but still have to adjust the vacuum on the trans...surges at highway speeds. And the gold flake intake and valve covers have to go. Not enough firewall clearance for the valve covers and the heat is killing the paint on the intake. Soon as I get some pics I'll post 'em up. Going to Columbia, South Carolina next week to my son's graduation from boot camp...Fort Jackson here we come...