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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 03, 2014, 05:37:32 PM »

I am currently running a Chevy 194" generation 3 7 main motor in my vintage dragster. It has standard 3.563 + 0.040 cast pistons. I am looking for a replacement 3.623 (.060 over) forged piston to use in a build up on the motor. Current HP & CR is around 125/8.5, new build will be close to 200HP @ 6200 RPM and a CR around 9.5 - 10.0.

Does anyone make a forged piston for this motor? Have found 230/250/292 stuff, but no 194 forged piston.

Would I be OK with good Speed Pro cast units?

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Wanted to sell / SDRA 6 Cylinder Dragster

« on: June 24, 2014, 07:37:09 PM »

  SDRA / HAMBster Style Dragster  LAST CHANCE DEAL, HOPE IT GOES TO SOMEONE

Complete race ready/turn key SDRA dragster  (Medical Forces Sale)   

MOTOR --- Chevy 194” 6 Cylinder – small chamber 194 heads – fresh rebuild –New SBC 1.84/1.64 In/Ex valves – head milled .060” – stock FT piston & rods – Clay Smith .500/.500 lift solid cam – Screw in rocker studs – 1.7 BBC aluminum roller Rockers – aluminum valve & side covers with breathers – Pertronic ign – after Market 2x4 intake w/adapters – dual Holley 94 carbs (fresh pro rebuild) – custom Headers (pair of 3 into 1)

TRANS – Aluminum 2 speed PG – 9” 5500 V8 converter – SFI flexplate & cover

REAR END – Mustang 8.8 rear end – solid frame mount – 3.73 (5 passes) – Ford Traction lock center – Moser C clip eliminator bearing on each axle – rear drum

MISC PARTS ON DRAGSTER – Wilwood master brake cylinder – Durflow aluminum radiator – 5 point belts (current cert) – Battery kill switch in rear – full gauges and switches – Alum body – legal rear tail light – custom electric water pump drive – drilled ford front axle – Friction shocks on front – Optima 12V battery – roll cage approved NHRA 10.00 – slower – Passes NHRA tec  inspection – full floor & trans cover – full 360 degree 3 pc drive shaft cover (NHRA approved) -- -new mini starter – aluminum F/C seat with black cover—QR steering wheel

Cage Built For Large Driver (I'm #275@6')--- Bottom Of Seat To Top Cage Bar Is 40 1/4"
Shoulder Bar Is 23 1/2" Wide


MAKE BEST CASH OFFER     ---- Will Part Out If I Can't Sell In Next Few Weeks


Tom  ---  Cell 661-859-8955 or Home 661-587-6087 -------   Car in Bakersfield, CA

Email -------   tdracing7695@yahoo.com

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Little Update On My 6 Cylinder SDRA dragster

« on: May 10, 2014, 06:50:37 PM »

Thought I might post an update on the car as I have not been on the thread much this year. I have not been able to run the car since last Oct. Medical problems have kept me out of the seat for a while. All is looking good and mending well and hope to run the car at our June ANRA Nostalgia race in Bakersfield, CA.

Made some improvements to front end setup by adding some friction shocks and having the front tires skin cut to get a better roll out. The tire/wheel roll out was .155 & .125" out of round when we started and now the roll out on the tire/wheel are .015 & .018".  Should roll a lot smoother with very little wheel hop.

Pulled my 194 Small Chamber head and cleaned up the ports, installed 1.84 Int & 1.60 Ex valves and milled .060 off the head.

Built a pair of 3 into 1 collectors to replace the zooms, They are a little shorter than I would like but should work fine.   

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Chevy L6 (250) 0pened to 4.00 Bore

« on: February 01, 2014, 08:08:04 PM »

OK guys, now that I know the block can be bored to 4.00" with it pour filled has anyone done a 4.00" bore on a Chevy L6 250 block with the water passages in the block still open.

I really would like to keep the cooling system for the whole motor if I can and pour filling an L6 motor is not as easy as a SBC V8. The cost of sleeving the motor is out of my bracket.

This motor will replace my existing 194" L6 with a 266" L6 in my vintage dragster.

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Wanted to sell / CLIFFORD HIGH RAM Intake 6 Cyl 194/230/250/292

« on: September 24, 2013, 04:42:34 PM »

For sale is a Vintage Clifford High Ram 6 cylinder 3x2 Intake manifold. It fits all Third Generation Chevy 194/230/250/292 6 cylinder motors without the integrated intake.

This intake is in like new condition and looks like it has never been run. There is a casting flaw in the left hand raised “CLI_FORD”.  The right side raised “CLIFFORD” is as it should be. There are no cracks, repairs or thread problems. The letter casting flaw has no effect on the intake operation.

This intake was built to run 3 Rochester 2G carbs. The bolt pattern is for a large base 2G Carb, but you can get adapters to run the small base 2G carbs.

Shipping should be no more than $18 FedEx Ground. If you PM me your zip I can give you an exact amount.

PRICE -- $250[/size]

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / New 6 cylinder Motor Idea For My SDRA Dragster

« on: September 21, 2013, 07:48:15 PM »

During the off season I want to put together a new motor for my SDRA dragster that has a little Chevy Gen 3 194" motor currently.

I am looking at a Chevy 250 block pour filled to within 1" of the deck, Bored .125 to 4.00 for 327 forged FT pistons, O deck the block, CR about 11.50-11.75, Clay Smith cam about .550/.550, Small chamber 62cc head with sbc 1.87/1.60 valves, After market 4bl intake with a 600 cfm carb. Will run water in 1" of the block and all of the head. This setup will make 266" and I hope 270-280 HP.

Just a note that we can not run slicks in the SDRA dragsters, only 6" DOT street tires so it helps to keep the bottom end power under control and make lots of top end. Dragster runs a PG with 8.8 Mustang traction lock and 3.77 gears.

What say out there, comments and any past experience with this type motor build? This is a home build motor with cost to be reasonable.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Ford 300" 6 cylinder to PG trans

« on: September 06, 2013, 03:41:53 PM »

Looking for some help on a motor/trans combination. It will be install in a vintage style HAMB dragster like I have.

Is there an after market adapter bellhousing that will mate a Ford 300" 6 cylinder motor to a race PG trans? What about the flexplate (size & teeth).

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Wanted to sell / OLD SCHOOL Chevy 2x2 Intake Package Fits 194/230/250/292 L6 Motors

« on: April 13, 2013, 03:31:19 PM »

UP FOR SALE IS A 2x2 INTAKE/CARB SETUP WITH EXTRA INTAKE AND TWO REBUILDABLE HOLLY 94 CARBS.

INTAKE FITs ALL CHEVY 194/230/250/292 6 CYLINDER MOTORS

CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
1 - One original Intake bored to 2 3/8", Epoxy/cylicone filled, No heat chamber.
2 - One original Intake with a nice taper hole, Still has heat chamber in the bottom.
3 - One aluminum fabricated 2x2 plenum with two base units welded on for 94 or 97 carbs.
4 - Two "rebuildable" Holly 94 carbs.
5 - Polished aluminum Fabricated carb scoop.

This is a one of a kind 2x2 setup. I have run this intake setup with my rebuilt carbs and it worked great. You can use the other intake if you need a heated intake. Both Carbs need to be rebuilt.

The package weight is around 35# so shipping Fedex would run less than $48 anywhere in lower 48 states. If you PM your Zip I will get you an exact shipping cost.

PRICE IS ---- $170 + Shipping

PM all questions and I will get back to you. Thanks Tom

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Wanted to sell / IN LINE AN FUEL FILTER (new never used)

« on: April 06, 2013, 09:29:35 PM »

I have a Aluminum body inline fuel filter that has never been used, SS screen, O-ring seal, Has #8 AN male ends, Will flow up to a #12 AN fitting, Great condition

Price -- $31 Shipped FedEx in the lower 48 states.

PM or  661-859-8955 tx or call   Tom

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Wanted to sell / BBC Lunati Roller Cam (Excellent Condition

« on: April 06, 2013, 09:18:57 PM »

This cam has only 20 passes on a 502 motor with a soft setup. Cam is in excellent condition and very usable at a good price shipped.

Spec's are as follows:

Lift -------- 722 Int & 731 Ex

Dur@.050 ---- 272 Int & 276 Ex

Lash -------- .026 Int & .028 Ex

Addition #'s on Cam --    RRB-272-276-A , KBGP,  93J2A  D  1395 36

Price -- $55 Shipped FedEx in lower 48 states

PM me or 661-859-8955 Tx or call Tom

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Front Engine Dragsters / Just Saying Hello

« on: February 28, 2013, 09:52:52 PM »

My name is Tom Welch, Bakersfield, CA. Would just like to say hello to everyone on the site. I have been racing Nostalgia Altered & FM Dragsters for 47+ years.

I'm 67 years old and my rides are going slower as I get older. My new SDRA Vintage dragster runs low 13's with a 194 chevy 6 cylinder, PG, 3500 converter, 8.8 Ford rear end, Traclock, two 94 carbs, 6" wide street tires, wt about 1550#. Car is based on the SDRA class out of Tulsa, Ok. I have one of the first ones running on west coast.

At my age it is all about just making passes and having fun with good friends.

Thanks for the great site.

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Altereds / old28 saying hello

« on: February 28, 2013, 09:36:33 PM »

My name is Tom Welch, Bakersfield, CA. Would just like to say hello to everyone on the site. I have been racing Nostalgia Altered & FM Dragsters for 47+ years. Picture is of my altered that I sold a few years back to fund my new vintage dragster. The car was 125" WB, Mark Williams 9", 4.56 gears, PG, 33x14.5 Goodyears, 502 BBC injected on alcohol, Car was a N/E-2 8.50 index ride that went best of 8.05@160 off the index. Great car, lots of fun to drive.

I'm 67 years old and my rides are going slower as I get older. My new SDRA Vintage dragster runs low 13's with a 194 chevy 6 cylinder.

At my age it is all about just making passes and having fun with good friends.

Thanks for the great site.