[VIDEO] My new 406 engine..
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Originally Posted by 81' Corvette Guy
What was that loud humming sound right before you fired it up..?? Joe!
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Originally Posted by oregonsharkman
Sounds real good oliver..... congrats. I am sure you'll get some great times with your new setup. 
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
Here are the specs:
406 engine (400 bored .030 over)
11.71 : 1 compression
Dart Pro 1 heads - fully ported and matched to 1206 gasket
Victor Jr. Intake, matched to 1206 gasket
Comp Cams solid roller cam with 264/270 degrees .050 duration (300/308 advertised duration) and .672 lift (.630 lift + 1.6 roller rockers + stid girdles)
fully forged short block
406 engine (400 bored .030 over)
11.71 : 1 compression
Dart Pro 1 heads - fully ported and matched to 1206 gasket
Victor Jr. Intake, matched to 1206 gasket
Comp Cams solid roller cam with 264/270 degrees .050 duration (300/308 advertised duration) and .672 lift (.630 lift + 1.6 roller rockers + stid girdles)
fully forged short block
That sounds very healthy. I think you will be very happy with the new motor 
Jeff
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How did you make a wmv file?
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Originally Posted by 427V8
Very Nice!
So what kind of Vacuum do you get at the 1100 rpm idle
So what kind of Vacuum do you get at the 1100 rpm idle
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I'll drive it around town and try avoiding to drive her past 9 PM (city noise ordinance).... Occasionally, I want to drive as far as Orlando (160 mile round-trip)... For longer distances, I'll trailer the car..
Then why did you have an overdrive tranny built if you are not going to "drive" it anywhere far
. Why did you not have a TH400 built so it can easily handle your engine?????Also...How do you know your Vette is a female. Are you not telling us something????
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by LOTAHP
Then why did you have an overdrive tranny built if you are not going to "drive" it anywhere far . Why did you not have a TH400 built so it can easily handle your engine?????
Also...How do you know your Vette is a female. Are you not telling us something????
. Why did you not have a TH400 built so it can easily handle your engine?????Also...How do you know your Vette is a female. Are you not telling us something????
Yes, my vette is female and there's a reason why I needed 4 inch pipes
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Originally Posted by Darrell's 68
Nice! Can you send me an mpg to at ingolddj@optonline.net? thanks.
