Recent content by Jimmycoolada

Hi has anyone used the 16724 exhaust system from Magnaflow? Its a 2,5inch stainless system I´m curious about if it fits good without modifications and if it sounds good? I have a 409 in a 1959 Impala, the kit is listed to fit 1961-64 models, the frame is the same and should fit? im guessing the...

Swedish car, belongs to a well known profile in the american car scene over here "Lången". Tons of small modifications all over the car, a really impressive build. I have a magazine somewhere with the full story :rub About the small trailer, its almost impossible to register and get a permit...

Got the parts today! I ordered the 0950, new lifters, springs and retainers along with some gaskets from Show Cars It took 2-3 weeeks to get the parts, shipping and customs clearance was super slow.. Did some prepwork last weekend, time to start with the fun parts

I got an response from comp cams They recommend a custom grind, 212/218 @ 50 with 507/515 lift on 110 LSA $198 for a custom cam sounds fair to me. Same price as show cars want for the 0950. Problem is that they want crazy high shipping to sweden, $260 just for shipping. So im going to order...

Thanks for all your input! I think i will order that 0950 camshaft. I also filled out a form to comp cams to see if they come up with someting similar The converter is stock, belive its somewhere aroind 1300. The exhaust is large stock manifolds and two cherry bomb type mufflers at the end /...

Hi i thought i´d ask you for some help with my 409 i have in my 1959 impala After driving the car for about 1000-1500 miles now i´m starting to reconsider the camshaft i put in with the rebuild last winter. The camshaft is an Iskenderian 280H Adv. duration 280/280, 0.50 duration 232/232, valve...

I´ve used my oil filter wrench, its a rubber belt type, and placed it over the harmonic damper to turn the engine Kinda like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sealey-2-Piece-Strap-Wrench-Set-Oil-Filter-Removal-Installation-AK6408-/311597138595?hash=item488ca302a3:g:PhEAAOSw-YBXGOpe

Thanks for your input guys! I haven't got any response on my e-mails to isky asking for their recomendations. I've installed it in my 59 impala and im not going to push the rev limits or so. Just a good performing cruise car with that sweet rough idle

What is your opinion on valve springs for my 409? Its a truck block, with 11:1 pistons making it about 10.25:1 I-beam connecting rods 817 heads with new bronze valve guides, screw in rocker studs, stock stamped rockers Edelbrock intake manifold with a 4-barrel Carter 3499S carb Isky 280H...