Valiant Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 awesome AP5. would you mind telling me the major challenges fitting this big block in? look forward to hearing back. thanks. Thanks. it wasn't overly hard looking back on it. In saying that If I did it again I'd do it a bit differently. I had to notch the subframe so the oil filter and pump would fit. Cut the front part of the trans tunnel and a bit of the fire wall. I've used stock manifolds swapped side for side to clear the steering box. the motor is offset to the left to clear the steering box. I don't know how you would get on with a tall deck (440 etc) they are an inch taller on both sides. I'm sure it could be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Golly that's nice. You're "project discussion" links don't seem to be working off the build page. (maybe just me, but FYI) It probably died due to lack of use/updates! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Links Fixed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks KK. Can you sort the car out for me while you're at it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Sure - flick me the keys. 1 x Australian tune-up inbound. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkuper Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 you wouldn't be interested in selling it by any chance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64valiant Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 you wouldn't be interested in selling it by any chance? do i have a deal for you!!!!!! wona buy my spare ap5 shell and a few of my extra parts and build one yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkuper Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 do i have a deal for you!!!!!! wona buy my spare ap5 shell and a few of my extra parts and build one yourself yeah mate, i'm very interested. flick me some pics and detail. contact@malkuper.com - look forward to hearing from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 you wouldn't be interested in selling it by any chance? could be, make me an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 On 8/5/2012 at 22:14, Mr.Mk1 said: Needs more low or less wheel but thats all i can pick on! Great car! I always forget you own this too Yeah mate it only took 5 years but I've done it. @yetchh, lowered your Zephyr yet? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Looking good. No need to rush things. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963 AP5 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 What can I say except big blocks in A-bodies rock!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Less bling more sleeper.. very nice, I'll have to complete my side of the bargain I guess.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Nothing says guardrub like guardrub..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hopefully it won't say guard rub anymore, then we can skip straight to the argument about 190e Cosworths. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Next time we'll just sneak off instead. that meal was an ordeal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Yeah you're not wrong there, maybe we could drop the instigator off out the back of Hanmer next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmuppet Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hey @Valiant. Nooice car. I chased high temps in my 440 for quite a while. Have a 4 core copper radiator, similar cam etc to you. 3.73 gearing in a 8.8" Changed to a MrGasket thermostat that failed after 3 heat cycles(Hint, read the Fkn review BEFORE you buy, lad). Fixed it now I reckon, 10 mins idling in Park in Nelsons glorious midday summer sun OK. ( twin china fans.) Biggest gains. Go to www.Flowkoolerwaterpumps.com for one of their waterpumps at about $120 USD, made for bigger flow at reduced R.P.M. and a proper RobertShaw branded balanced thermostat from the same place.(370 series? Don't quote me on that) These balanced thermostats are more of a "sleeve style than a "poppet" type and on my pump housing at least they kinda seal on a second part of the housing 3/4" down with the sleeve part. they circulate the water right round the block when warming up instead of the water just running round and round the bypass. Thus no hot-spots at the back of the block. they were designed for when the big 4-5 tonne motorhomes came out with 440s to aid cooling when lugging up hills etc. A high volume water pump can actually push enough water that a normal poppet thermostat will struggle to open against the pressure, hence the balanced thermostat needing fitted with the pump as a pair. These 2 things, fitted together transformed it. No more anxious coming up to the lights, how far will the needle climb malarkey. Good luck. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 @moparmuppet, thanks for the tips there, from memory it has a flowkooler water pump, I cant remember what thermostat I put in it, If the problem persists with the cooler moved I'll get one like you recommended. I'm really hopeful that moving the cooler will be the ticket, once I have a battery and go for a drive I'll post the result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 The video of it laying a fat skid isnt loading? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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