Hey guys,
Thanks for the replies. I should be able to get a small block flexplate at the local parts store.
The problem is my engine didn't have a flexplate on it when I got it. How do I know which flexplate to buy? The casting # for my block is 3921968 (I was told it was out of a '67 Nova.)
I am pretty sure the starter that is on it is the wrong one. There is only one bolt holding it to the block.
I was reading the Six Cyl. Power Manual (Leo Santucci) and it said to drill the block to accept the V8 starter and the 168 tooth flexplate. Should I do this?
As far as my plans for the car...I want it to be just a mild street kustom. I'd like to get an Offy intake with dual carbs, some split headers for dual exhaust.
Maybe get some lake pipes and have the exhaust exit through the shortest glasspaks I can find so it will be nice and loud.
I forgot to mention that the camshaft has a flat lobe. So I'd like to get a mild hydraulic cam also.
My rearend has 3:55:1 gears in it. And I'm using a TH-350. Do you think all this would be a good combo for just cruising?
(I kind of have to stick with an automatic because I put in a Walton Fabricatiuons firewall brake pedal, and got rid of the old pedals that came through the floor.The TH-350 is already rebuilt, too.)
Should I use a stock torque converter? What about a shift kit for the tranny? I'd like to get a little performance out of the drivetrain without having to make the engine too radical?
Well, that's all for tonight, I'm trying to just get some ideas. Sorry it was such a long message.
Jeff
