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| RE: tunnelport engine |
| By Will - 03/07/2001 9:13:30 AM; IP 207.107.134.20 |
My opinion is to definitely put this beast on the street. Don't detune it too much. It should idle poorly and sound like a V-8 Harley. Build it to work best where it works best. That is, don't run a small cam or small carbs. Don't go for NASCAR size either, but it'd be a shame to cripple the top-end by trying to get low rpm grunt.
Don't forget the TP rocker shaft is different than the MR (right?). You can run standard Holley 1850's. I've heard rumors that the BJ/BK carbs from the 67 GT500 were going to be reproduced by Holley, so you may want to check that out. You may also want to try Carl's Ford Parts. I think he's got a few. I think I'd shoot for the 780's.
I agree with Shoe about the crank. A 428 crank will help velocity, but you wouldn't want to run too many rpm's. At any rate, it'll require new pistons, so it may be better to keep your steel crank & pistons.
If I had it, I'd keep most of it the same, but I'd use a roller cam, your Dove rocker's, and I'd have a good shop go through it thoroughly (balance, port, sonic, polish, new bolts, etc.).
Good luck, and if you get tired of it, send me an e-mail. I'd be happy to take it off your hands. :-) |
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