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by carolinefx
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM fan - cut down, reason? racing?
Replies: 4
Views: 503

Re: LM fan - cut down, reason? racing?

Thanks very much for the input. Funny thing: one person made the comment about a bent fin (and probably cracked) - it's actually an optical illusion in the photo I took. I checked that fin, and all others with a straightedge and they are all perfectly straight. weird. Anyway, thanks for the Knowledg...
by carolinefx
Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM fan - cut down, reason? racing?
Replies: 4
Views: 503

LM fan - cut down, reason? racing?

Hi, I came across a cut=downfan - see photo - it's only cut a little and the cut out matches the bottom side of the turkey roaster pan pretty well. My only guess is that someone cut it to raise the fan closer to the shroud - for better airflow???? or?? Is this a racing/ high performance hack? 202104...
by carolinefx
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 140 camshaft selection for Street/Driver
Replies: 4
Views: 1197

Re: 140 camshaft selection for Street/Driver

Hello, Thanks for your note Craig. Yes, new Cam Gear is absolutely part of the mix. Transmission is 4 spd with 3.27 diff. Sadly the original engine for the the car was toasted (I got it with the car, but was not usable). So, the build is based on an RB Block, standard 140 crankshaft, and very probab...
by carolinefx
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: 140 camshaft selection for Street/Driver
Replies: 4
Views: 1197

140 camshaft selection for Street/Driver

Looking for recommendations on Camshaft selection for a 1969 140 (factory 140). I've decided to bite the bullet and build a reliable engine once and for all. This is a fun driver - not a show car or a racer. I'm working with a very knowledgeable engine builder who's default choice (wisely) is "...

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