Grand National parts were good parts from the start. In it's day, those engines were out performing almost all v-8 numbers. Granted the V-8 numbers were smogged down to be pretty anemic. A 454 BBC was rated at under 200HP during that time frame.
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Grand National parts were good parts from the start. In it's day, those engines were out performing almost all v-8 numbers. Granted the V-8 numbers were smogged down to be pretty anemic. A 454 BBC was rated at under 200HP during that time frame.
Fantastic news from Procar!! I like the way they operate.
No doubt the GNat motors had potential. I have seen them take tremendous boost pressure and keep on pumping. Strong base for a high performance V6. Literally a stroked 231. That Jeep should do very well!
I tell you what bmorgil I feel a hell of a lot better now and yes the GN's had a lot of potential in there day, I know Kenny Belle in Michigan played around with them a lot and got outstanding results from them years ago.
On to my next dilemma, I sent my power steering pump to MN via Rock Auto to get rebuilt and they emailed me telling me that my "Lares #2771" pump could not be rebuilt but a "Lares #2017" pump would fit in my reservoir, low and behold it fit but the nose of the pump was to long to fit in the bracket I had.
So I am thinking now I will switch to a teardrop ( new style ) power steering pump and bracket. I called Summit to see what would fit, and you know the first thing they ask is "What are we working on today" and you have to say a 1952 CJ-3A Jeep:rolleyes: with a Buick V-6
All I am wanting to know is what bracket fits a 82-88 Buick V-6 either a 225,231, or a 252CI motor and Summit tells me they don't have anything that will fit it. Some forums say a 350 Buick V-8 will bolt up to it and some guy's say it wont, getting pretty frustrated at this point.
I even tried telling Summit to look up a 1987 Buick Grand National with a 231 and they still couldn't find anything that would work.
Any Ideas Guy's????
TJ, typically I try to use the "Type II" pump. I am not sure what you are using. On most of the engine swaps to a more hi-performance environment, the type II will mount about anywhere. You will need to mount a remote tank and make some hoses. I have this set up down low on the drivers side of the block, on the ones I have used. I wouldn't be surprised if Speedway doesn't have a nearly bolt on for that motor. This should bolt on. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Power...ings,2072.html Google "type II power steering pump conversions" and you will find more.
These help to stuff an air conditioned power everything Chevy small block, into an S10 or a Rat into a Firebird! I have seen it used and have used this type in everything from Drag Race cars to Off road and Oval Track Racing. Might work in your Jeep.
After an hour and a half at Summit the guy behind the counter got me fixed up with a 1972 Cadillac Seville "Type II" pump that worked with the bracket I already had, what a relief!!!!!
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I had to shim it a little with spacers to get the alignment right, but it came out pretty sweet.
Now I need to get the right hose's and fittings to the steering box.
Thanks Bmorgil for your professional advice!!!!
It is getting closer man!
There's always something that will work if you can find someone who cares enough to help.
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And now the fun begins!!!!
And the Misses thought you were spending all your time on it before! I think you should sleep.
I have to get plates for it soon and she said"Why don't you get a plate that says MY NEW BRIDE" and I said why???
She said you spend more time on that F*&$%ing Jeep that you spend with me:p:rolleyes:
This is why we heat our garage.
But Honey, this will be lots of fun for both of us!
Hence is why my bride is commonly known as the Long Suffering Misses.
But she knows where you are and who is hanging out with you. You could be at some gin mill somewhere with disreputable characters ...
(See if that line works for you.)
I would be up for that bmorgil, maybe swing by IN pick up Larry then hit the east coast and pick Ira up on the way.
I’ll get Pro Cars truck and trailer and take all 4 to Alabama!!!
I am in!!!!!
Ira???
Larry??
Let me get some measurements on his enclosed race trailer, it might very easily fit 3 and a pickup:cool:
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The CJ3A is tiny. It might go in sideways!
CJ3A - 130" x 59"
M38A1 - 139" x 61"
Ham's '48 - 184" x 74" X 75" tall
A little room for shaking and these are the rough numbers. I will bring a portable grill. I can cook. Ira and Larry can hunt. You drive an' we will be in 'Bama in no time. Roll Tide!
Keep pushing TJ, we might get the other two in via shame. We see you GM!
Sounds like a plan to me.
The Long Suffering does know where I am.....most of the time.
This is going to become reality if your not careful!
You all are welcome at any time, in any quantity.
Be careful, if it ever stops raining, I'll be putting on the roof on the garage extension.... I have several hammers with only one nail driver. LarrBeard and Ira will be designated supervisors and story tellers.
Manual hammers, like with a handle? I'll bring mine. It needs 100 psi and a long hose. It has a pistol grip more inclined to shooters. I've got money that roof goes on so fast we have time for hunting. Two nail drivers and we are moving!
Got Beer gm?:p:p
Beer, ammo and fire.
All of us in one place, and a few drinks... That will be interesting to say the least! We have beer.
A piece of advice, we don't worship Satan... I mean little Nick Saban here. The Long Suffering is a through and through Auburn fan.
Ammo, check. Beer, check. Fire, enough used oil and two stroke gas to make anything burn.
Hahaha! you have to understand that! Those teams don't hate each other do they? Is the Iron Bowl really a big deal? Definitely!
Lets see, 11/30/2019 Auburn 48, Tide 45 so today the champ is... In the end there is a loser, except in the 1907 Auburn vs Alabama game that ended in a tie, in the red mud 6 to 6. Auburn was the heavy favorite but, Alabama was wallowing in the "tide of red mud" as a reporter stated it. They were able to hold it to a tie. Hence the phrase roll tide. So you can tell the misses up north we understand it means they roll in the mud well.
Got my exhaust all tacked together to get it tig welded after I get my mufflers on Tuesday!!!!
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Just plain sexy!
Going down to Pro Car today to get some measurements on his trailer :cool:
Only gm, you and I have stepped in the water so far. Larry, Ira..... The train is preparing to leave for the GMWILLYS RANCH USA! Lets see There are 2900+ members. 61 of us are "Active". We should expect a gathering of at least 500. It's not Woodstock, but its a start! We need an official date. There's a Jamboree in Cullman Alabama September 10th through the 11th.
And in the obituary's the next day... A man known only as "gmwillys" was accidentally bumped off by a woman known only as "The Long Suffering" as hundreds of Jeeps invaded her land.
May as well make it a Bang Up 2 day's, we may not be invited back:):)
Poor Ira and the Gout.....Hope the Ole Boy gets to feeling better soon.
Back to Summit today, I forgot I have to get a 18mm x 1.5 weld in bung for the oxygen sensor for my Sniper EFI.
Damn I'm glad it's only a couple miles from the shop.