hey guys,
im currently saving for a new 138 to replace the 179 in one of my Ej's, the new motor will have:
bored
crank ground
new pistons,rings, bearings,
full balance
modified cyl. head wth larger valves, heavy duty valve springs,ported &
polished.
35-75 camshaft & steel timing gear,
lightened flywheel
extractors
twin stromberg carbys
alloy rocker cover
chrome sideplate cover
electronic distributor graphed to suit
reco hi pressure oil pump
all up over $3850..is this to much, how much power should i expect from this and would i lose reliability?. Im also after some alloy parts for my cars. I have a passion for Thomas alloy gear (maybe because my last name is thomas) and i have a rocker cover and manifold on the 179 and am in negotiation for another rocker cover for a 186 in a different car. i would however like some thomas gear for my 138's...i have seen a few manifolds around the place but am yet to find a rocker cover, i currently have a speco alloy cover. Does anyone have or no of anyone with any Thomas gear for sale, it will be going to a good home,
cheers, Zac
Hi welcome aboard, i have a Thomas custom made carby setup on ebay ,check out ebay link in auctions section here in forum.
cheers Nick
Zac,
Is it the red 138 or the grey 138. You might find with the lightened flywheel it might run a bit rough untill the motor warms up. The price seems alright.
Cheers Al
for that money, it seems as though you are getting a pretty good deal!