Poly Power
Poly Power
Well, I have just spent 5 weeks in SA, Jeffrieses Bay. My main goal was to upgrade the Fury I bought form Gunter.
We flew with 2 large luggae bags filled with the 'imported' stuff. The wife was not impressed, there was no space for clothes.
First goal was to get a 4 barrel manifold, rare as hens teeth. I met Roland Osborne, from Chrysler Power in Tx. They have just produced a 100 ali intakes for the poly motor. He sent me the show room intake, the only one outside USA. It is a work of art!!
That filled a suitcase by itself. I also brought with a new Holley, OEM Mopar electronic ignition and various other bits.
Once in SA, after a new battery the Fury started first time, been standing since July. After 2 days of just driving, I met a guy that builds exhaust systems. We manage to get rid of the single pipe, and in one day built a dual 2/14 inch system with a cross over box, bringing the pipes out just behind the rear door.
We flew with 2 large luggae bags filled with the 'imported' stuff. The wife was not impressed, there was no space for clothes.
First goal was to get a 4 barrel manifold, rare as hens teeth. I met Roland Osborne, from Chrysler Power in Tx. They have just produced a 100 ali intakes for the poly motor. He sent me the show room intake, the only one outside USA. It is a work of art!!
That filled a suitcase by itself. I also brought with a new Holley, OEM Mopar electronic ignition and various other bits.
Once in SA, after a new battery the Fury started first time, been standing since July. After 2 days of just driving, I met a guy that builds exhaust systems. We manage to get rid of the single pipe, and in one day built a dual 2/14 inch system with a cross over box, bringing the pipes out just behind the rear door.
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'72 Roadrunner GTX 440 4 speed
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
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The next stage, after a few days of loud driving was to take the old 2 barrel intake off.
After removing the a/c, intake was easy to get off. The trouble started with the new intake. I have never modified a car before, I only refit OEM parts. I did not dry fit the manifold with the bolts supplied. Being in a rush, I coted the expensive composite gaskets and when I fitted the manifld the holes did not align on about 3 bolts. Talking to Roland then, he adsvied me to hone and dry fit. My mistake!!
After 2 frustrating days and many hours I manage to get the intake to fit. I was forced to use the old metal gaskets. Roland said it was impossible to use them, but what do you do when in SA a few days before Xmas.
With luck it worked, many hours of sweat and busted knuckles…
Once the Holley was on I realised the accl cable is to short. At Chrysler Power they have only done the conversion on auto cars. Again I was stuck.
After speaking to Francois Oosthuizen, I met Andre Ferreira in Humansdorp. What a helpfull fella. We manage to make a bracket of some sorts to enable the short cable to reach the Holley.
Again the Fury started first time.
I then decided to call it a day, as I only had a week left of my holiday. Thus I spent a wonderfull week terrifying the public in Jeffires with this loud black monster. It puts a smile on me permanently.The electronic ignition will have to wait for next time.
I include some pics.
The car is a blast to drive, I actually enjoy it more than my Roadrunner
After removing the a/c, intake was easy to get off. The trouble started with the new intake. I have never modified a car before, I only refit OEM parts. I did not dry fit the manifold with the bolts supplied. Being in a rush, I coted the expensive composite gaskets and when I fitted the manifld the holes did not align on about 3 bolts. Talking to Roland then, he adsvied me to hone and dry fit. My mistake!!
After 2 frustrating days and many hours I manage to get the intake to fit. I was forced to use the old metal gaskets. Roland said it was impossible to use them, but what do you do when in SA a few days before Xmas.
With luck it worked, many hours of sweat and busted knuckles…
Once the Holley was on I realised the accl cable is to short. At Chrysler Power they have only done the conversion on auto cars. Again I was stuck.
After speaking to Francois Oosthuizen, I met Andre Ferreira in Humansdorp. What a helpfull fella. We manage to make a bracket of some sorts to enable the short cable to reach the Holley.
Again the Fury started first time.
I then decided to call it a day, as I only had a week left of my holiday. Thus I spent a wonderfull week terrifying the public in Jeffires with this loud black monster. It puts a smile on me permanently.The electronic ignition will have to wait for next time.
I include some pics.
The car is a blast to drive, I actually enjoy it more than my Roadrunner
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'72 Roadrunner GTX 440 4 speed
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
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Well, I am back in the UK, it is 3 celsius tonite….
Next upgrades is going to be a stroker kit, to make it a 360ci.
Chrysler Power supply all the bits as a package. I just want to have a nice sleeper wagon with about 375 HP, reliable.
( the perforated vinyl logo's were made to get rid of the 'funeral' look………
Next upgrades is going to be a stroker kit, to make it a 360ci.
Chrysler Power supply all the bits as a package. I just want to have a nice sleeper wagon with about 375 HP, reliable.
( the perforated vinyl logo's were made to get rid of the 'funeral' look………
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'72 Roadrunner GTX 440 4 speed
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
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o wow!!! - AWESOME Roel!!....i am sooo sorry i missed meeting up with you in Jbay,my whole december suppose'ed holiday turned into a december work month!!
RACECAR spelt backwards spells RACECAR.....
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Beauty! The intake is a piece of art hey?! Andre has a nice collection of Mopar's....true Moparian.
You could always come leave the wagon in Gauteng, I'll make sure she does not have to "rest" for months?!
Ters.
You could always come leave the wagon in Gauteng, I'll make sure she does not have to "rest" for months?!
Ters.
When it comes to the wife its easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission!
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Ters, I'll think of your offer if the need arises Thanks for the kind words.
Yes Gunter, it was very hectic for me as well. But rest assured, I am going to look after the old girl and we'll meet up again some time in the near future.
Forgot to say I apologise about the dirty engine bay and plumbing. It was a matter of taking desperate short cuts or not drive the Fury at all
Yes Gunter, it was very hectic for me as well. But rest assured, I am going to look after the old girl and we'll meet up again some time in the near future.
Forgot to say I apologise about the dirty engine bay and plumbing. It was a matter of taking desperate short cuts or not drive the Fury at all
'72 Roadrunner GTX 440 4 speed
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
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That is a beauty . I am a big fan of wagons even the hearse look is great . Those wheels suite it perfectly .
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1968 Chevy Impala (SOLD)
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Very nice indeed... How did the Poly feel after the upgrade?
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Jayce, the engine is very very smooth and pulls really well. With the 2 barrel going uphill was a bit of a long trip. Now she just pulls all the way.
In June I'm going to fit the electronic ignition which will improve things even more, after that, headers......
In June I'm going to fit the electronic ignition which will improve things even more, after that, headers......
'72 Roadrunner GTX 440 4 speed
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
'66 Fury 3 318 Wagon 3 speed
'90 Twincam 16V Corolla GLi Exc
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