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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Good news, just got the engine running!:cheers:
See pictures here:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=427798

The guy at Corvettes and Classics, who built the engine, was drooling over the Pro Torker heads. So far, I have racked up about 75 miles on the rebuild, and it runs great. Also, the engine has a much deeper tone at idle than the old engine.

Now, if I can just restrain myself for a few hundred more miles:D Can't wait to take it to the track.

Thanks again for all your help on this project; it's much appreciated! :yesnod: :cheers:

If anyone else is interested in these Pro heads, check out this link:
http://www.procylinderheads.com/pricesproductlist.asp
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http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=catalog_start&catid=786


These heads are a great value. I have the 67cc Torker series, which is a good street head. They have other versions, like the lightning series. They are good quality heads that flow nearly as well as AFR's of the same size, but for less $$. :cheers:


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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Glad to here all is well and instructions were followed without problems :)

How does it idle and respond with the Q-jet on it?

When you put headers on it will really come around in the middle and top if the carb is tuned for it.

Take care.
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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shogun, didn't you already have a built stroker? You and mountainmotor must have cooked up a stormer! :reddevil :cheers:
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Naaahh he just wanted a daily driver with good heads so he would have room to grow later if wanted. I think it is a 350 motor with a Performer manifold
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Yep, it's my first performance engine.

It idles very smooth, with kind of a deep growl. In fact, it idles better than the older engine. The old engine didn't idle well below 900, this one idles well down to 600 rpm.

I don't know about throttle response yet. I have really been easy with it, and haven't floored it yet. I can't wait.

When I buy roller rockers, is there anything I need to know, or will any of the quality brands work?

Thanks :seeya
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