'71 Sport Fury

[cantflip]

Yeah I figured that out last night, I guess I probably won't be changing the manifolds then.
You saying I should keep the stock air cleaner box? I think I actually need a new one though, the back of the box was cut open to accommodate an aftermarket cruise control that I almost immediately got rid of. Now the hole where they cut into the box is covered in electrical tape. If I could locate an air cleaner box that is close to stock and fit the new carb I'd definitely go that route though.

If it fits the carb, use it. if not the only absolutely critical thing is to seal the top of the carb to the base of the air cleaner. if the hole is on the "dirty side" you can just use a piece of tin, duct tape or what ever... but you dont to suck dirt into the engine under any circumstance. An open element air cleaner will cost you warm up time and some cold weather driveability... but dust sucking in would kill the engine pretty quick.

 

[rags]

or he can use the money on things that are broken or worn out...

i was thinking equipment might be a better choice. like a second hand exhaust bender and a mig to make those custom headers and exhaust. SG

 

[TheFearlessFury]

What do you mean by dirty side of the carb cleaner?
The hole is around back, sort of pointed towards the drivers seat if you can visualize that.

Sorry I wasn't able to take pictures yesterday, the car cover I got froze to my car so I can't take it off until it gets a little warmer outside

 

[cantflip]

What do you mean by dirty side of the carb cleaner?
The hole is around back, sort of pointed towards the drivers seat if you can visualize that.

Sorry I wasn't able to take pictures yesterday, the car cover I got froze to my car so I can't take it off until it gets a little warmer outside

Clean side of filter is inside... dirty side of filter is outside... dont allow any air to get in unfiltered.

 

[TheFearlessFury]

Clean side of filter is inside... dirty side of filter is outside... dont allow any air to get in unfiltered.

Alright I getcha, the hole is on the outside of the filter, on the air cleaner box itself. It's a big hole though. It's been patched alright bit it's still not what I would call ideal.

By the way I managed to get the cover off and take some pictures of the exuast manifold.

 

[TheFearlessFury]

Also my fender extension came in! It's better then what I got but I don't know what to think about those gashes

 

[Ironwolf]

Also my fender extension came in! It's better then what I got but I don't know what to think about those gashes

Take a look at this site.....Pot Metal Repair

 

[TheFearlessFury]

Due to the exceptionally nice weather this February I took the Fury out for the first time this year, it ran like a champ after a somewhat hard start. I'll be making an appointment with the exhuast shop later today to get new pipes put on.

 

[CanCritter]

"personaly" would go single 3inch not duals .....

 

[polara71]

"personaly" would go single 3inch not duals .....

Huh? Why?

 

[CanCritter]

personal experience..op is free to do as he pleases
single 3 in will also be cheaper

 

[polara71]

But why? You didn't answer that....just because it is cheaper?

 

[TheFearlessFury]

I'm looking at 2.5 inch duals right now, H pipes.
Why would a single be better? Also should I get them with mufflers or no? I don't really car about the loudness, more about efficiency and power.

 

[CanCritter]

went 2.5 duals with a vehicle that didn't realy require them...lost low end torque and sounded like ****...sent pile more coin getting rid of it and replaceing with single 3 inch...sounds cleaner & better and torques back...jmo

 

[TheFearlessFury]

went 2.5 duals with a vehicle that didn't realy require them...lost low end torque and sounded like ****...sent pile more coin getting rid of it and replaceing with single 3 inch...sounds cleaner & better and torques back...jmo

I see what you mean, so if your car's engine isn't big enough it doesn't really help it? Hmm.

What size was the engine you had if I might ask? I'm thinking maybe my 360 with a 4bbl might be able to use duals pretty well but I'd like to be sure

 

[polara71]

Fair enough.....I've never had a car run worse with a dual system over single. I can say my 71 360 woke up the most with its dual system, and the sound was impressive.

 

[polara71]

If your Fury is a 360 install the dual system. It's an amazing small block, especially the 71s

 

[cantflip]

Due to the exceptionally nice weather this February I took the Fury out for the first time this year, it ran like a champ after a somewhat hard start. I'll be making an appointment with the exhuast shop later today to get new pipes put on.

Whatever you do get some Ospho and some kind of paint on that roof before its too far gone.

 

[TheFearlessFury]

Fair enough.....I've never had a car run worse with a dual system over single. I can say my 71 360 woke up the most with its dual system, and the sound was impressive.

If your Fury is a 360 install the dual system. It's an amazing small block, especially the 71s

Thanks guys, the 360 is really nice, how's the 71 compare to the other years anyway?

You guys ever add a 4bbl to yours? How did it improve?

Whatever you do get some Ospho and some kind of paint on that roof before its too far gone.

Im planning on sanding the roof down and fixing the bondo'd areas as soon as it heats up a little more. My dad says he thinks putting some fiberglass in there then bondoing a thin layer over it should fix it up. I guess that sounds okay...

I'm thinking of spray painting it brown or white so it's not just bare metal clear coated.

 

[CanCritter]

will defere to Polara...he has more experience with these vehicles....