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by deckofficer
Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anybody ever bought a Shafiroff Short Block?
Replies: 81
Views: 85439

Re: Anybody ever bought a Shafiroff Short Block?

Scott Shafiroff made good on the repair bill. My hopes are that the rest of the build was up to his standards and gives me years of trouble free service and no more leaks.
by deckofficer
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:16 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anybody ever bought a Shafiroff Short Block?
Replies: 81
Views: 85439

Re: Anybody ever bought a Shafiroff Short Block?

I had missed Dave's post that you quoted. All I said on the other forums was the issues with the engine (coolant and oil leaks) and the initial response from Mike at Shafiroff's "not our problem". This engine was $2K more than a comparable built Dart block 427 by TriStar rated at 550 hp. F...
by deckofficer
Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

Bruce,

I did come close to buying a Camaro with this GM ride.....
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by deckofficer
Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

Folsom is doable. Redding sounds interesting.
by deckofficer
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

I noticed your signature, I'm guessing then you might have to fuel mix with that $390 per 30 gallon a barrel stuff, or it just gets 4 mpg. What is your torque converter's stall speed? I don't know if the aftermarket guys build a 700R4 strong enough for your car's weight and power, but some of the T...
by deckofficer
Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

I noticed your signature, I'm guessing then you might have to fuel mix with that $390 per 30 gallon a barrel stuff, or it just gets 4 mpg. What is your torque converter's stall speed? I don't know if the aftermarket guys build a 700R4 strong enough for your car's weight and power, but some of the T ...
by deckofficer
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

John_Heard wrote:Welcome to the site Bob, that's a cool ride!
Thank you John. As one site owner to another, it is always nice to get a welcome from the man.
by deckofficer
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

WHOAAA Awesome ride. Like to own your 427 :) You may not want it at this point. I've only had it in since last week, have driven it twice, less than 50 miles and then this..... ntzMwSt-8gs Last engine was for mellow cruising, built it for torque at the lowest possible rpm. 383 sbc, 320 HP @ 4050 rp...
by deckofficer
Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

Thanks, it is a hoot. Bob, Welcome to the group, thats a pretty cool ride !!! I'm in Northern Calif as well, in the Sacramento area. Every pass through these parts ? Just up the hill near Placerville. During cruising season I'm a regular at Hog Wild Ribs in Placerville the 1st and 3rd Mondays of th...
by deckofficer
Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:34 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone...
Replies: 1525
Views: 992863

Re: You and your ride... Post it here get to know everyone..

Hi all. Name is Bob from Northern California. The ride is a scratch built 1923 Track-T weighing 1790 lbs. Running a Dart block, Scott Shafiroff built 427 sbc, Tremec TKO 600 5 speed, Jag IRS 3.54 and 31" tires. Mounted engine and transmission so low in the frame rails that CG is at or below spi...