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- Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:56 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
- Replies: 45
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Re: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
Yeah there is a cam grinder 1/2mile away, I think it's $155, my only problem is the stock cam probably doesn't have a fuel pump lobe. But an electric pump has to be fine because people are running fuel injected ls1's http://www.camtechniques.com/ I'm guessing I can just bring the cam to him and foun...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:11 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8654
Re: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
Not running a class for awhile, just track days untill I can get my solo racing license Eventually for door to door racing yes there are rules, LS1's with stockish cams, and 604 and zz4 crate engines. There is also a class that is open to most v8's, which is what this engine could fit into I guess I...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:28 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8654
Re: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
Yeah I've found a decent amount of vortec head info, mainly posts saying there is a ton of info on vortec heads here lol I realize that angle milling and running a flat top is the most efficient, but how much will all of that cost? I can buy a set of domed pistons for the same price as a flat top an...
- Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:05 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8654
Building a vortec engine, race gas, 355
Building it for a road race car I purchased this motor for $100, the guy wanted a new engine because it had 150k+ miles, nothing wrong with it, just paid the core charge for it. I'm basically wanting to build an engine for as cheap as possible to go racing. Eventually I'd like to do a 18* engine or ...