Reply to "SVO block"

> If I switched to a SVO 9.2" block and wanted to use my current heads
> and "FunnelWeb" intake, where would I mount the thermostat? The intake
> has no provisions for it and neither does the block.

Another point to be aware of is the 9.2" deck SVO block has end seal
rails of a Windsor while the Funnelweb that you currently have has end
seal rails for a Cleveland. If you look at the following link, you'll
see the difference:

http://www.panteraplace.com/Pantera%20Pics/Dans%20intake%20a%202.jpg

That intake (a Motorsport C351) has rails for either block. The one
that bends inward matches Cleveland blocks, the one that bends outward
matches Windsor or SVO (and presumably Dart) blocks.

Bolting the Funnelweb to the SVO block will leave a big open gap at the
rear of the block. The last time I spoke with Terry Parker, he mentioned
he was looking into casting a 9.5" deck version of the Funnelweb. If so,
it would have the proper end seal rail and could be milled and drilled
to fit the 9.2" SVO blocks. I don't know if he intends to use a cast-in
thermostat housing or have the users run an external thermostat, though.
However, in addition to the intakes Kelly mentioned, there is an intake
still in production that has the right deck height and end seal
configuration, the Edelbrock Victor AH-II. That intake is specifically
designed to use C302B heads on a 9.2" deck height SVO block. See one
at:

http://www.panteraplace.com/Pantera%20Pics/EB%20Manifold%20w%20water.jpg

While the ports will be smaller than 4V head ports, that is no different
than the Parker Funnelweb you have. If you have Terry's port stuffers
you'll need to do some port matching, though. Be aware that Edelbrock
manufactures this intake on an infrequent basis to support racer demand
and registered race teams may get first pick. The last price I saw was
$311.

Dan Jones