Some extra cubic inches (383) would help make up for any loss of power due to lower compression and make it a little easier to live with on the street.
Ken
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- Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Cam selection for Smokey Ram Intake, 292 heads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 957
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Chassis / Suspension / Body
- Topic: Question - Improved Camber Curve
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7076
Re: Question - Improved Camber Curve
Might be able to shift position of lower ball joints forward a bit to gain a couple degrees more positive caster whilst doing this. Might use upper ball joints having longer studs to induce negative camber gain in turns. Still thinking about that. When doing mods to mount later year lower ball join...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:13 pm
- Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
- Topic: Why is the #1 cylinder front right? ford v8
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4668
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Chassis / Suspension / Body
- Topic: Question - Improved Camber Curve
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7076
Re: Question - Improved Camber Curve
Now the fun begins. What combination of disc dia, tire dia, puck dia (and number of), master cylinder dia, and pad friction coefficient, will produce the best braking for a specific vehicle? Forgot to mention tire grip and vehicle weight transfer as affecting brake balance. I have seen the mathemat...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: LS engines on the dyno
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1129
Re: LS engines on the dyno
If I were having a LS engine dyno tuned I would at least want it to run on it's own before I spent any money for dyno time. It's my opinion if you're not tuning it with the computer that will be used in the car then you are wasting time and money. Once the harness is on the engine and plugged into t...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:36 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Volva Penta 8.1L cam info needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1245
Re: Volva Penta 8.1L cam info needed
https://www.raylarengineering.com/496ma ... parts.html
When I saw the torque curve for some of their engine packages I started giggling like a little school girl.
Good luck getting something like that to hook up on the street.
Ken
When I saw the torque curve for some of their engine packages I started giggling like a little school girl.
Good luck getting something like that to hook up on the street.
Ken
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:24 pm
- Forum: Chassis / Suspension / Body
- Topic: Combination or Conversion Uni - Any good or flawed?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1095
Re: Combination or Conversion Uni - Any good or flawed?
I am using one in my '71 Nova. 1330 to 1310 (I think I got that right).
I have only put about 500 miles on it but have done so without any problems.
That also includes the occasional bit of Tom Foolery.
Ken
I have only put about 500 miles on it but have done so without any problems.
That also includes the occasional bit of Tom Foolery.
Ken
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Motor for an Ultima
- Replies: 68
- Views: 4716
Re: Motor for an Ultima
By 2005 The Merc F1 V10 was a 90* and, not a coincidence, pretty 'meh'. The previous 72* version though... 90* V4 can sound amazing. And then at the opposite extreme there's the Subaru flat 4s and their "oops a plug wire fell off haha" sound makes me want to hurt someone. We agree on the ...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:28 pm
- Forum: Chassis / Suspension / Body
- Topic: Question - Improved Camber Curve
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7076
Re: Question - Improved Camber Curve
If the upper control arms are close to level at ride height then the spacers will increase you camber gain. You could also use extended upper ball joints. Increasing you caster will also help, but is sometimes difficult to get any significant gains on these older cars. There is the "Guldstrand&...
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Cross Ram intakes.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2092
Re: Cross Ram intakes.
I have one of these, I rebuilt it probably 20yrs ago, welded up stripped and cracked bolt and pipe threads, but still haven't put it to use. http://victorylibrary.com/graphics/SY1.JPG I want to build a new top for it and mount four 48mm IDF carbs and use it on the street for fun. I've been trying t...
- Sun May 03, 2020 10:45 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Looking for info on this intake SBC 377 Vortec Mercruiser tunnel ram
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6914
Re: Looking for info on this intake SBC 377 Vortec Mercruiser tunnel ram
The one I have is identical to the e-bay listing. I haven't really given much thought about using it. The one thing I would do is cut off that Snuffleupagus snout and weld on an adapter plate for a LS style throttle body. Probably use a Holley injection controller rather than the Merc Marine compute...
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: HILBORN INJECTED 406 sbc peaking WAY early
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1971
Re: HILBORN INJECTED 406 sbc peaking WAY early
What is the diameter of the throttle blades? or did I miss that?
Ken
Ken
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:40 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Looking for info on this intake SBC 377 Vortec Mercruiser tunnel ram
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6914
Re: Looking for info on this intake SBC 377 Vortec Mercruiser tunnel ram
Looking for info on this intake SBC 377 Vortec Mercruiser tunnel ram. Anybody out their use one of these intakes? I'm looking for one cheap. Gonna try one on a low budget 400 build. This is a two-piece intake. The picture below is just the bottom. I would like to buy just the bottom if possible. ht...
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:25 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Things learned from my latest engine swap
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1124
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:56 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: alusil piston in sleeved block
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1820
Re: alusil piston in sleeved block
I don't know how this may relate to your situation, but my Vega 2.3 has a full set of sleeves that were sized to the original pistons. What material the sleeves are made of, I don't know. It doesn't burn oil and there is no excessive blow-by. It works well. I'm pretty sure it can do a one minute qua...