V8 124 Spider new you tub video

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brad302

V8 124 Spider new you tub video

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I posted picture before, but its hard to beat a video with sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWGcszkDCB8[imgImage[/img]
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azruss
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I'm not a big fan of detroit engine transplants in these car, but your car is exceptionally cool. I love it.
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I'm a bit more of a purist... but DAYUM!!! Nicely done! 8)
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Liking it even more now that I hear the engine. What cam grind is in your 302?
Thats a lopey sounding idle you have there in the video! 8)

Cheers!
Rob
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v6spider wrote:Liking it even more now that I hear the engine. What cam grind is in your 302?
Thats a lopey sounding idle you have there in the video! 8)

Cheers!
Rob
Ford Racing E303 cam its a mild cam.FMS-M-6250-E303

Cam Style:Hydraulic roller tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range:2,500-5,500
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift:220
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift:220
Duration at 050 inch Lift:220 int./220 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration:282
Advertised Exhaust Duration:282
Advertised Duration:282 int./282 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:0.498 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:0.498 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio:0.498 int./0.498 exh.
Lobe Separation (degrees):110
Computer-Controlled Compatible:Yes
Grind Number:M-6250-E303
Valve Springs Required:Yes
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I love the car,Brad.That is the nicest Fiat/V8 swap that I have seen.Really well thought out and very clean looking.Congrats!
Craig Nelson

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Very impressive, do you have build photo's? I would like to see the suspension and chassis modifications.

Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the specs Brad!
It's a little milder than what I'm running in my 4.3 vortec V6.. But with all those cubes you are packing I need all cam I can get and more! Lol

Cheers!
Rob
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4.3L V6 Powered 1972 124 FIAT Spider
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V6 spider, your welcome your looks like it coming along from your post.

ga.spider, Thank you that means alot to me.

Ptoneill, sorry no good pictures wish I had taken some better pictures. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
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Ever had to change a spark plug? :)

I'm impressed by the work you had to do to get it in there.
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MrJD wrote:Ever had to change a spark plug? :)

I'm impressed by the work you had to do to get it in there.
Thank you very much.
Sure the passenger side can be done from under the hood, with no problem. The drivers side is done from the inside where I put a hatch door to access the back two plugs but, the front two are done from under the hood I have changed them many times. Thanks for asking and your comment.
Brad
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slick wheels. what are they?
1975 Fiat 124 Spider
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btoran wrote:slick wheels. what are they?
Centerline SUNDANCE SERIES-GALAXY 17 inch. http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_deta ... &sw_id=646 Thank you.
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Brad
Looks amazing. How did you set it up so there's no bulge in the bonnet. Would love to see any pics of the sheet metal/chassis work you have.
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sierraspider wrote:Brad
Looks amazing. How did you set it up so there's no bulge in the bonnet. Would love to see any pics of the sheet metal/chassis work you have.
To get motor to set lower we cut the front cross member out and lowered it by two inches. This allowed us to lower the motor and the center line of gravity. Now the cars up higher so I lowered it back down by converting the A arms to hold a Chevy S10 2 inch drop spindles. Plus I was able to match the bolt pattern of the Chevy rear end that it now has. Sorry I don't have many picture of the build. If I find some pictures I try and get them posted. Thanks Brad
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