Recent content by IQ52

That camshaft will want somewhere around 14-16 degrees initial at idle. Then another 16-20 degrees mechanical advance by 3,000 rpm for a total (without vacuum advance) of 32-36 degrees. Your approximate 1.66 rotations of the driveshaft would indicate about a 3.23:1 rear gear ratio.

1/4" IPS (iron pipe size)

It has oil pressure now and 402 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm & 411 HP @ 5,800 rpm.

Yes, I build engines for a living. Jim La Roy La Roy Engines Challis, ID Anyone could install them if they have common automotive knowledge.

Excellent rocker system. I have used them on a 600 HP small block for over a year.

Got all the parts in, new custom camshaft and everything. Going to pick up the block and balanced rotating assembly tomorrow. I'll get to share the results of the rebuild with everyone but the owner, he died 4 days ago. Damn.

Now have another 1970 standard bore 340 block out getting align honed, decked and bored to +.030". There was a standard/standard forged crank setting in the corner with a coat of surface rust that we'll take to .010/.010. Ross forged pistons and Scat rods going in. We'll redo the previously...

Not my engine, customers engine. But I can guarantee, not many miles it that condition. Beautiful, I think we'll run it as is.....................

Too bad this fix won't be that easy.

The relief driver was right, the oil pressure dropped immediately. The bearing material seized the oil pump and broke the hex off the intermediate shaft. Instantly no oil pressure.

So the owner has back surgery and cannot drive or shift the 4-speed for very long. Yet he just has to go for a ride so he enlists a friend to finish driving when he gets tired. The friend is so worried about driving a car as valuable as a T/A he spends most of his time watching gauges as he...

Finish the dyno runs yesterday. 4.042 bore 4.125 stroke 10.83:1 compression pump 91 octane Our ported Indy LAX iron heads Chevy 1.6 rockers with 7/16 studs and Jomar Stud girdle. Custom Comp Cams street solid roller, W/ Comp Cams springs, tool steel retainers, locks and seals. Our custom...

The Comp 995-16 valve springs suggested for that cam requires the heads be machined for those springs.

You might call Todd Marsh and see what he could set you up with. mopartsracing - Sidewinder Cylinder Heads For Big Block Mopar And there is ProMaxx PROMAXX Performance Maxx Series Big Block Mopar Cylinder Heads 9440

Are those the only cylinder heads you will consider?