Short block options
09-29-2014, 05:49 PM
#21
Pro
id stick with iron, I had a 347 with diamond pistons and eagle rods do me just fine but the aluminium block got a hairline fracture when i decided to get more power from it, happened just over 860rwhp
i use lamar walden automotive but they are backed up with work at the moment.
i use lamar walden automotive but they are backed up with work at the moment.
09-29-2014, 07:55 PM
#22
Stock crank, forged rods and pistons, ARP throughout. Cost me under 3k and I had it here within a week of ordering. Its a build they generally keep on the shelf from what I understand.
09-29-2014, 08:38 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Thompson has the complete shortblock ready to go for 3k. It should be here Friday and I hope to it back up and running the following week. Thanks a bunch guys.
09-29-2014, 09:04 PM
#25
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I called. It's a 370 iron block, ARP studs, Wiseco-15's, h beams, stock crank. It's their standard setup. I'll relocate the battery to the trunk to help with the added weight up front.
10-02-2014, 09:40 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Lol, Alan. I can't get to it with my buddy till next week when his lift opens up. We will be waiting on the heads after we pull them from the machine shop.
10-02-2014, 10:06 PM
#31
10-03-2014, 01:08 AM
#32
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Methanol tank leak, meth tank "low washer fluid" sensor not hooked up, meth settings were not tuned properly. AFR stayed fine, meth just wasn't spraying even though the indicator was on. Simple fueling issue.
Leaving in 2-3 hours to fish. I'll be gone quite a bit so hopefully I can help my builder get the car done soon since an extra set of hands always helps. Probably going to change the fuel system too. I'm hoping for 900-925 off the nitrous. I'll have it dialed back to 800-850 for the track once done. Then ramp it up next fall for low 9's/high 8's. A 9.70-9.80 will be fine for me until next year.
Leaving in 2-3 hours to fish. I'll be gone quite a bit so hopefully I can help my builder get the car done soon since an extra set of hands always helps. Probably going to change the fuel system too. I'm hoping for 900-925 off the nitrous. I'll have it dialed back to 800-850 for the track once done. Then ramp it up next fall for low 9's/high 8's. A 9.70-9.80 will be fine for me until next year.
