1978 NYB New Engine.....

The plan was always to do it myself. We done one of my friends car a few years ago. A lot easier than a C-body.
 
I found this absolutely the perfect setup on the 4 spd. The only problem is the gas consumption on these gas hawgs and on the highway, you keep wanting to shift up because it feels like you're in second gear. I highly suggest a Gear Vendors OD installed at the same time. Member Kip Gardner has done this installation in his NYB.
Why not?... this isn't a budget build and the OD would be a huge improvement for road trips.
 
I love the 3.55’s in the monaco, even with a 727. Much better highway manners then the 4.10s in the newport. But yes, she is a gas sucking fool now... one thing I miss about the small block.



Stan, do you know anyone/where who repros the H block that hooks up to the evaporatore? Need one to finish my conversion....

Engine looks great Bob!!

What about something like these for valve covers??

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Easy find... hoses, not so much...
 
I still have some wiring to finish up and tuck away. Still have to fabricate all the A/C connection. vac it down and charge it.
 
A little setback. I ordered an expansion valve and a receiver/drier from my local AAP. I should of been looking at the screen when it was ordered. He ordered a generic reciever/drier that splices into a line and didn't have a sight glass. Hell no...sent that one back and ordered the right one with threaded lines and a sight glass. The guy said he was just trying to save me a few bucks. I told him it was my fault for not paying attention and ordered the right one for an additional $16.
I showed him a picture of my build and told him that I'm way past saving $16 at this point.

We both had a good laugh!
 
I still have to hook up and mount a 3 pod SW gage set. Oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage.

So you Formal guys, suggestions on where is the best place to mount the 3 pod Gage set on a NYB?
 
So you Formal guys, suggestions on where is the best place to mount the 3 pod Gage set on a NYB?
This is a tough one. I stare at my dashboard all the time (doesn't everyone?) and there is just no damn room anywhere that would look right.
That glove box just messes everything up.
I have to be honest, bro, I fear hanging a set of gauges somewhere is gonna end up looking cheesy.
I'm afraid your only choice is a universal dash top unit.
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Get rid of the radio. Hide the radio and use a remote. Put the gauges in the radio area, if you nest 3 in a triangle they should fit in that area.
Please don't put those gears in such a nice car unless you get a overdrive of some sort. Modern traffic moves too fast for those gears and a direct transmission. If you have a 9.25 already it is better money spent on it than a 8.75.
Sell those VC and air cleaner to some unsuspecting A,B,E owner. Use some chrome steel or fabricated ones and open element air cleaner you can put a pie tin on.
Just my opinions take it or leave them.
 
I still have to hook up and mount a 3 pod SW gage set. Oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage.

So you Formal guys, suggestions on where is the best place to mount the 3 pod Gage set on a NYB?

Bob.... the NYB is a luxury car. And yours is a beautiful restored example. Unless you want to drop in a four speed. But even that guy resisted the hood scoops.

The dash just can’t reasonably accommodate the gauges. Besides, it’s a square themed design where a round guage(s) would stick out like a sore thumb.

I would put the gauges in a custom bezel mounted to the inside of the glove box. That way, when you want to see them you can. You can even put in a hydraulic delay on the hinge for a cool effect.

Like the engine (under the hood) you can go as bling as you want. Stealthing the high performance was what I was seeing as your “THEME” on this build.

I’d also make sure one guage was a tach.

A good theme is true to itself and clear.... and a subtle thing.

This is just my opinion from a design point of view as an architect and designer only..... do whatever makes you happy and brings your artilery up!

Love what you’re doing my friend.

Javier
 
A reminder...
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A series of more practical solutions (sort of)...

1-use the clock opening and recreate a stock looking oil gauge (the only one I think you are lacking). Or give up an A/C vent, but IDK if I would go there. Your aftermarket radio has a clock... so no redundancies.

2- Coverking Custom Dash Covers and Car Dashboard Covers
Use a dash mat, and staple the gauge pod to it... you could use a flat wire kit (like a trailer connector) for quick disconnect and the ability to hide it when you like. I would only use electrical gauges anyhow... and my dash mats stay put without the Velcro, you could add the Velcro if it starts to move around.

3- you could probably fit a small set to block the heater outlet, and still have glove box function, but it will still look silly, so make it easy to unplug and hide.

4- I hate this... but you could make it a clean enough install to only be 50% fugly...
Intellitronix CREATE-A-DASH DP10003B
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5- If you're still leaning toward the eventual EFI system... maybe this has appeal... at least you could hide it when parked.
Holley EFI Digital Dash Gauges 553-106
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Bob, I can help with IP spares, if you want to bench build this while not flucking up your existing IP
 
Bob, I have to go along with Jav and Jeff on this.
I'm not crazy about a guage pod.
I like the idea of a remote engine monitor.
 
Just found this thread after being directed to it. And man is it just like I wanna do to my wagon!
 
I will have to delay finishing the engine for another week while I take care of some medical issues. My red blood cell and iron levels are too low again. I have blood and iron transfusions and lab monitoring for several days. I should be fine. I want to finish the Blue Beast but it will have to wait...
 
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