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Big News - Motor is Done! Whoo-Hoo!

So my motor has been through the wringer (actually, the washer), and it's now complete and ready.

Now I have to finish my transaxle.

Basically the engine is the same as it was except....

Reduced Compression from 10.5:1 to 10:1 via:
  • D1AE GA Closed Chamber Heads
  • L2379F .030 Flat Top Pistons
  • Judicious Milling of Deck and Heads

    Slight "Align Bore" (.005") to ensure Block and Crank Alignment
  • Main Bearing Clearances Set (.0025")

    "New to Me" Crank (351C Cast - Nodular Iron)
  • Checked for Straightness
  • Micro Polished
  • Rod Bearing Clearances Set (.0025")

    Intake Manifold Heat Riser Block Off Plate

    Flow Measurements Collected with:
  • Intake - Heads Alone
  • Intake - Heads and Intake manifold
  • Intake - Heads, Port Plates and Intake manifold
  • Exhaust - Heads Alone
  • Exhaust - Heads and Headers







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