david lazarus Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi, I am new to this forum and are looking for information and comments from people that have used Phillips Performance parts on the engines. I have a '38 Dodge, powered with the 230ci (era approx 1954) sidevalve engine. I am looking at fitting speed/performance gear that was in keeping with the era of the car. I am looking at going "retro" rather than a full modern engine replant and the car just becomming another hot rod. Anyone used this gear or can suggest where I can source higher compression head, inlet and exhaust gear. Thanks Dave: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Lots of sources out there. Ebay, auto swap meets, folks like George Asche and others who modify stock components. When you can, post a photo or two, I'd like to see your 38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Dave, You should check out Blueskies' web site: http://www.50plymouth.com/ Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi, I am new to this forum and are looking for information and comments from people that have used Phillips Performance parts on the engines. I have a '38 Dodge, powered with the 230ci (era approx 1954) sidevalve engine. I am looking at fitting speed/performance gear that was in keeping with the era of the car. I am looking at going "retro" rather than a full modern engine replant and the car just becomming another hot rod. Anyone used this gear or can suggest where I can source higher compression head, inlet and exhaust gear.Thanks Dave: Dave- I tried to get ahold of Phillips periodically for about a year and a half. There was never any answer or machine, so I finally gave up. I haven't heard of anyone else getting anything there either in the 6 years I have been working on my car. On my car's website, I have a suppliers list of the stuff that I used on my engine. It wasn't the least expensive route, but I wanted not only to improve the performance, but to achieve a period hop-up look and feel too. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Others here have done similar mods to their engines through various means, I'm sure they will chime in... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Wonder why Pete's fine pics don;t come out on my puter when all others seem to be working fine??? An I contacted Phillips via email about 6 times to inquire regarding headers. So far I am 0 fer 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Griffin Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yes, please post a picture of your 38 Dave. Is it a business coupe, sedan etc? Really like that yr's business coupes. By the way, your name sounds familier. Did you post on the old forum before or used to sell parts on ebay? I may be thinking of Bob Larson? or my memory is getting holes in it but your name really sounds familier. Thinking I may have purchased something from you in the past but dont quote me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lazarus Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi there, there should be a pic attached to this message some where. My 38 is the Fastback version of which I know of only one other in existence, however there should be a couple more (only 714 made). You may have had contact with my brother who is Reno, he has a 38 Coupe. Rgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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