Grey motor parts

[blacky]

 I am chasing some hot bits for a grey motor. I have pulled the motor out of the ute to rebuild and would like to make it go a bit better , so I would like to fit twin carbs , headers , cam , and do a bit of headwork.
Can anyone help me out with either parts or some tips on getting the most out of these motors ?  

[Burnsy]

Blacky, have sent you an email with some info on greys that was sent to me by Rob (4Hammers).

Cheers,
Burnsy

[Martin]

Blacky,

Check this out

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32058&item=2489153050&rd=1

This auction ends Friday (today) 17th Sept at 20:54 AEST

Martin

PS I'm not connected with it in any way.

[blacky]

I had a bid on those , but was outdone. I am not sure what it would be worth , any ideas ?? I bid to $165

[Martin]

Blacky,

I've got nfi (no ------- idea)

Maybe another reader could suggest a value.

Martin

[Shayne]

Blacky,
That price is probably fair enough for an ebay price.  At swap meets, usually $80-$140.
Manifolds are usually $40-$60 depending on type.  Usually pay a few buck more ($10-$20) for the linkages.  Chasing up a pair of strombergs usually isn't that hard, but then you have to kit them.

Hope this waffling on helps in some way :-/

(of course you could just ignore my ravings under the impression that I was only posting this to get to my 200th Post)

[4hammers]

Hi Blacky
I have a few differnt types of Grey manifolds, if interested, give me a buzz & I can get you some more info.
Regards,
Rob J

[blacky]

Thanx Rob , just picked up a set of carbs with manifold , and a set of extractors from this website , have found a bloke in Perth to grind a cam ,just need to find a set of pistons and a head now , or info on the best way to modify a head- what size valves ,etc.

[nicko]

my old Grey had 179 holden valves fitted with a set of new valve springs about 20LBS heavier than stock spring seat pressure,with the ports matched to the gaskets and it was very fast for a holden 6 but you will need to get the crank bearing supports to stop flex especially if your running a hot cam and repco hi comp pistons like my engine was.i remember reading a few posts several months ago about Rob or someone who could make the bridged crank supports up.