Rebuilding A Grey Motor - How Far Can You Go?

Thommo · Post by **Thommo** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:08 pm

Gday Deadsled
How about 200bhp from a grey

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DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:19 pm

I wish that was mine !

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:21 pm

stock red will go a bit better in yor EK than a HJ cause the EK is a couple of hundred kilos lighter

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:56 pm

HJ's are too tubby for a red 6.

Ek's weigh about the same as an LC/J Torana. Its upto you but if you want to go fast, a mild red will be cheaper to put together than a healthy grey to rival a mild red. But then you will need either boosted drums at the least or discs, just to be safe.

Speed and nostalgia don't always go hand in hand, I know this due to owning a flathead. They look and sound great, but if you really want to go fast a SBC will always be cheaper and easier not to mention faster. Its just the way it is and I can live with that.

DeadSled · Post by **DeadSled** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:40 pm

I've seen your Model A before on Ozrodders and MAYBE the HAMB i can't remember. Its pretty wicked i'll give ya that

I have been offered a red 202 and a four speed from a fella on CruisingBrisbane whos doin up a HQ ute. I will probably grab that.. as i want it to be manual but don't really want a 5 speed.. and never even used a four before so that'll be fun. Will just build it up before i put it in.