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Author Topic: Grey motor rebuild  (Read 1873 times)
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« on: October 14, 2005, 08:56:59 PM »
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Hi everyone,

My apologies if this has been covered before. I have an EJ with a tired grey.

I thought I might rebuild it as a warm one with period gear. What would work well? Doesnt need to be stressed or cranky.

I am thinking twin carbs (what type?) higher comp pistons, ported head? balanced, extractors.

I just want a bit more urge so she can better keep up with traffic and cruise a bit easier. I want to retain the three speed, front end etc.,

Hope this hasn't been asked too many times before!

What are your thoughts?

JohnS :-/
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2005, 03:46:05 AM »
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Hey John, this topic has been covered before, but I never miss an oportunity to crap on about my motor  Grin.

These are the mods I did to my 138.

The bottom end was fully balanced, 40thou oversize pistons fitted, the head was decked 40 thou, ported, polished and port matched to manifolds. The valves are s/s red motor and the valve springs are 350 chev.
The cam is a mild one from clive cams, i can get the specs for you if you like.

I'm running twin carbs (stromberg) and extractors and a 2 1/4" exhaust.

As far as performance goes, the car has 100 rwhp, it will idle smoothly, doesn't get hot and hasn't lost too much torque so the 3 speed works well with this combo.

Hope this info helps you out

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Jason
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