388 Build Progress Pics
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 377
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From: Auburn Hills Michigan
388 Build Progress Pics
Well I was sick of polishing for a while so I decided to take some pictures and share them with you guys. I am building the motor for a close friend and forum member (that never posts). The car and I have a long history and when I whiped a cam lobe last year, I told the owner I would make it up to him. Well 40-50 hours later and counting I think I am doing pretty well. The motor will be going in Mark's 1981 black on black 4 speed.
388 4.060 350 block with an Eagle stroker crank 3.75
Dart Pro1 215 heads 2.055/1.6 ported and polished (by Me)
Hydraulic roller cam-246/254 duration at .050 lift
-.595/.595 lift with 1.6
Retro hydraulic roller lifters
918 beehive springs
titanium retainers
Eagle I beam rods
Keith Black Hyper. pistons 10.8-11:1
Victor Jr
Holley 750 carb worked 835cfm 75/77 jets
possibly rev kit and stud girdles
In Desktop dyno the motor made 531 HP@ 6000RPM and 512 lbft. of torque from 4500-5000RPM. Even at 2000RPM it was 400 lbft.!!!!!
Now for the pics. Remember this is my first attempt at porting but I will be able to flow them when I am done. I will compare my numbers to Dart's flow specs.
BTW: Yes, that is my dorm room/workshop lol
388 4.060 350 block with an Eagle stroker crank 3.75
Dart Pro1 215 heads 2.055/1.6 ported and polished (by Me)
Hydraulic roller cam-246/254 duration at .050 lift
-.595/.595 lift with 1.6
Retro hydraulic roller lifters
918 beehive springs
titanium retainers
Eagle I beam rods
Keith Black Hyper. pistons 10.8-11:1
Victor Jr
Holley 750 carb worked 835cfm 75/77 jets
possibly rev kit and stud girdles
In Desktop dyno the motor made 531 HP@ 6000RPM and 512 lbft. of torque from 4500-5000RPM. Even at 2000RPM it was 400 lbft.!!!!!
Now for the pics. Remember this is my first attempt at porting but I will be able to flow them when I am done. I will compare my numbers to Dart's flow specs.
BTW: Yes, that is my dorm room/workshop lol
Last edited by Irocz2173; Mar 5, 2009 at 08:41 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 377
Likes: 14
From: Auburn Hills Michigan
The motor is going to see a lot of street miles and I dont want to be bothered with valve adjustments. If the need arises it will be done in the future. I will keep it in mind for sure. Thanks
