Engine Cover (Raised)

Very nice. Looks like you've put in quite a bit of work.

I agree, looks good!
can't wait for the finish photos (will it be Yellow of Black?)

Very cool. I like the design with the louvers.

Yes a lot of time, didn't count the hours though. But perhaps 15-20 give or take. it is of to the Paint shop on Tuesday for them do their magic and give it a sprays of semi gloss Black.

VERY nice work!

That's cool - nice work.
So, what under that screen? Last time a saw that car it had a bone-stock 351C that didn't need a raised cover

Beautiful work.

How did you plan to finish it? Is it painted? Seems like something like this might lend itself to powdercoating.

Thanks for the pictures!

Rocky

It will be painted in same semi gloss Black as the Fairings on either side of the Engine Cover.
@push, yes I was busy last winter and now run a 393 stroker with Trick flow Heads, Trick Flow single plane and all sorts of upgrades. I had it on a running Dyno but unfortunately I found I had an Ignition coil issue so it didn't perform well above 5000 RPM (now fixed) so we couldn't get a reliable reading for max power. Max peak on the runs were 485 HP and the Torque peaked at 665 NM/490 Lb-ft. Also I subsequently realized another obstacle that my Hydraulic Roller Lifters are giving up at around 6100 RPM, so will replace them with solid Lifters but that is a Winter Project since Summer time = Driving Time.............. ;-)

Hi Jan.

That is looking good.
Looking forward to see, and hear the new engine.

Kjeld.

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now run a 393 stroker with Trick flow Heads, Trick Flow single plane and all sorts of upgrades. I had it on a running Dyno but unfortunately I found I had an Ignition coil issue so it didn't perform well above 5000 RPM (now fixed) so we couldn't get a reliable reading for max power. Max peak on the runs were 485 HP and the Torque peaked at 665 NM/490 Lb-ft.

Nice! What are you cam specs? And how's the "around town" driveability when you're not putting your foot into it hard?

Very nice design and a great fit to the rear deck.

Garth here are my Cam specs, I can't provide you with all the details as I don't have the Cam Chart with me now (on the road) The Engine runs smooth and pulls from 2000rpm and upwards.

Lunati’s Voodoo series of camshafts deliver more area under the curve than any other series of camshafts. This means more throttle response, quicker acceleration, more vacuum and better efficiency. These factors, combined with maximum horsepower and torque, make Voodoo camshafts the perfect choice for a wide range of high performance applications.
Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Cam. High performance street/bracket cam. Needs 10:1 compression minimum, increased induction system and exhaust. Needs 3.55+ gearing. Very strong above 3500 RPM.
Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 282/290
Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 231/239
Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): 241/249
LSA/ICL: 110/106
Valve Lash (Int/Exh): Hyd/Hyd
RPM Range: 2600-6600
Includes: Cam & Lifters (#72335-16)
Part Number: 20320712LK

New photos added to Gallery.

And one high res.