Supreme Speed Salon (87 T Top Salon build)

[SupremeSpeed]

I would think with that cam and those heads, you will be pushing the converter to the high end of it's stall. What is the compression ratio?

I was also thinking the converter may be pushed to its limits. That's why I was doing a trial and error. I dont know anything about compression, or much about stall, but I will post the specs of the heads if that will help. I talked to the techs at Comp Cams, and they suggested 2200. Before I got hands on it, the motor had a prior build, less than a year earlier. I didn't want to take any chances or someone's word, so I took it to a machine shop. The motor and car both belonged to my nephew. He purchased it from the guy that built the motor prior to me getting my hands on it. So I had it rebuilt.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Hopefully flat top pistons were used. You should be around 9 to 1 compression, if the heads weren't milled.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

Hopefully flat top pistons were used. You should be around 9 to 1 compression, if the heads weren't milled.

I dont think the heads were milled. The pistons were good from the prior build but I have the parts list used to build the motor. Its all roller cam and components.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

Decided to ditch the vinyl top.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

Supreme Speed Salon project is looking pretty good. I started a mini version from an 83 Hurst model car kit. So far I think it's looking pretty good. All left to do is, fab the hood with w30 dual scoops. My next one will be remote control.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Decided to ditch the vinyl top.

Hopefully not too much ugliness underneath. It changes the look of the car for the better. Are you getting the VFN W-25 style hood? The option code was W-25 on that hood back then. Also came on the W31 and also saw a factory non W31 350 4spd factory ordered supposedly.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

Hopefully not too much ugliness underneath. It changes the look of the car for the better. Are you getting the VFN W-25 style hood? The option code was W-25 on that hood back then. Also came on the W31 and also saw a factory non W31 350 4spd factory ordered supposedly.

Yes my plans are to get the W-25 functional.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

So I decided to haul the Salon back to my home. The mechanic was not very productive and my car sat 5 months. So I've decided to do it myself. I stopped by Harbor Freight and purchase some much needed tools, to complete the job.

 

[olds307 and 403]

A good move. I do all my own work to save money, get it done when I want and get the quality to make me happy, win, win.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

A good move. I do all my own work to save money, get it done when I want and get the quality to make me happy, win, win.

Yes the learning process I think will be the best part of the build. Will be exhilarating to accomplish myself.