Fast burn 385 crate engine
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From: Athens AL
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Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (mdm)
I know that if you put the TPI top end on this crate, it will not make 385hp. The heads and bottom are pretty good though.
Racer
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From: Socorro New Mexico
Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (vader86)
What if you ported the base a little?
By the way does anybody out there know how much you would have to mill the heads to get back to L98 chamber volumes?
By the way does anybody out there know how much you would have to mill the heads to get back to L98 chamber volumes?
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Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (Rynda)
Doesnt matter how much you port the base or the runners, it still aint making 385hp with the TPI and the cam that comes in it.
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From: nthridgeville ohio
Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (vader86)
Im using a super ram with forced air induction. The 385 just looks like a real kick azz engine.I can get a pretty good deal on one thats why im considering it instead of making a 383
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From: Round Rock TX
Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (mdm)
I had a fastburn 385 installed about six months ago. I dnot have a problem with the engine, I just did not get a good install. I am in the process of straighten out their mistakes. I would recommend installing the hot cam and 1.6 rockers before you install the engine to get the extra HP. I would also recommend that you install LT headers. I did not do either one of these and only am putting down 254hp/295tq. I think the engine has great potential and is different that what other people on the forum are doing.
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Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (mdm)
If I where to do It all again I would buy a ZZ4 short block and a 219 cam 1.6 Pro Mag rockers, And some AFR 190's. Compression around 11.1 compression and A Super ram set up. and a 3000 stall. I would say that combo would be around the 400+ hp range.
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From: Drive it Like You Hate it Cincinnati OH
Re: Fast burn 385 crate engine (mdm)
My understanding is, those Fastburn heads are pretty good. I bet 1.6 RRs would wake it up....
But of course, the intake is still a problem...
But of course, the intake is still a problem...
