Jimmy's Spider

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat May 29, 2010 1:57 am

here is one of the recent projects we've been working on;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWqy5ccquGk

Jimmy's Spider has a 2L in it and had hood clearance issues. We upgraded the ignition to the new distributorless system, added an 1800 intake with a 38dges synchronous carb and our header with complete exhaust system. We used a Hushpower muffler on this car rather than a Magnaflow and the sound is quite different.

brunorahl · Post by **brunorahl** » Sun May 30, 2010 2:21 am

All that bling and the battery hasn't been relocated. I assume that's on the to-do list. LOL

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sun May 30, 2010 9:10 am

Nice looking engine bay, Mark. That hushpower muffler must really work. I didn't hear a thing!

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun May 30, 2010 11:42 am

Denise, turn on your speakers!

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sun May 30, 2010 7:46 pm

Oh...good idea.

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Sun May 30, 2010 8:02 pm

Very nice work,Mark!That engine bay is a showpiece.

salspaugh1 · Post by **salspaugh1** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:32 pm

Very nice!!!! Engine bay looks super with those headers and the paint scheme. What kind of horsepower do you think she putting out? I'm running an Ansa muffler and the sound of similar. but that is where the comparison stops. Great job!! Give us a picture of the finished car.

Steve Alspaugh
1981 Spider 2000

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:16 pm

we got the car back for some more upgrades, so I'll post some more pics soon

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:26 pm

We put in our street performance cams in Jimmy's Spider and ceramic coated the cam boxes, cam covers and cam gears as well as the carb linkage. Cost is about the same as polishing, but no upkeep will ever be needed unlike polished parts that need maintenance

ga.spyder · Post by **ga.spyder** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:35 am

Wow Mark,that really looks awesome.Great job! About how much cost in ceramic coating..say,a pair of cam covers?I really like the look

kmac33 · Post by **kmac33** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:05 pm

Mark, the motor looks incredible!
I wish I had thought of ceramic coating my cam towers - that is a good look and minimal upkeep.
Craig, if you ever want anything ceramic coated, I can give you the info for the guy that powder coated my top frame and rear end and ceramic coated my headers - his shop is a half mile from my house, he does exceptional work and is very reasonable price wise.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:41 pm

I wasn't sure how the cam towers would come out, we did spend a little time smoothing out the larger areas between the ribs for more shine. We had several pieces done at the same time, but I'd guesstimate the two boxes were about $150

backyardbill · Post by **backyardbill** » Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:21 am

Really nice looking motor. It is a 10. I can only dream.

TulsaSpider · Post by **TulsaSpider** » Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:45 pm

I have never hear of ceramic coating. The engine still looks like aluminum. Is it a clear coating? Can someone please enlighten me?

Anyone???

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