300 series
Go get some 316L welding rods. They will weld the stainless to carbon steel no problem. 316L is the best welding rod ever. It welds super easy and makes a very pretty bead. Has a rainbow color to it when the flux chips off.
I can get you a couple of rods if the welding store...
Cruiser top speed
After I put in my 350 with 33" tires, I ran mine a little over 100 mph. This was the speed on my GPS. Not smart at all with buckshot mudders, but it was a flat straight stretch. Seems like rpm's were 3000 at 70 and about 4000 at 90, but it's been a few years ago.
When I...
Tractor
The tractor is probably the best money I have ever spent, or best payments I have ever made. I couldn't have gotten by without it for the last few months.
JR
3 turn
Once again. You will not be able to tell the difference between a 2.5 turn box and a 4 turn box driving down the road.
The 2.5 turn box is progressive. It moves faster the more you turn the wheel. In the first 1/2 turn of the wheel (which you would never turn the wheel that much...
Ram's Horn/400/Dual Exhaust
Ram's Horn will fit the 400 heads and 350 centerbolt heads. Centerbolt heads like the Vortec will fit SBC 55 and up. Ram Horns fit the vortec heads. Chevy don't change much.
Here is a picture of my dual exhaust on mine. Pipes run right down the frame rails...
2.5 turn box
I had a box on my cruiser from a early 90's camaro. It was a little over 2.5 turns lock to lock. It was fine on the road, wasn't scary at all.
It started leaking, so I replace with a 3.5 turn box. I can't tell the difference. Same pitman arm btw.
The faster ratio box is...