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Notes:
- Considerable research was done to establish
the optimal component mix for the upgraded engine. I'm
confident the result is a "best of breed" combination for the
street.
- All machine work, balancing and assembly of the
short block was done by HBR Racing Engines in Hollywood, FL. Excellent
machine shop, very conscientious and honest.
- Engine runs very strong and
cool. Pulls hard thru 6000RPM, idles @ 800 and has sufficient vacuum
(12 in.) for power devices. Dyno pulls are planned soon. The coolant temperature
has never exceeded 190º in all driving conditions. The Stewart water
pump is the same high flow design used in NASCAR small-blocks.
- Love the new TFS heads! Best
deal on the market. 64cc chambers maintain stock compression,
excellent 195cc intake volume, angle plug design to optimize burn, screw-in
rocker studs and guideplates, springs support up to .500 lift cams, variable
spring seat diameters allow upgrade of springs without machining, hardened
exhaust valve seats for unleaded gas, all for $800.
- Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap
intake requires hood scoop or alternative hood. I chose a repro L88
from Ecklers.
- Demon carb is state of the art, looks
great and only required minor idle circuit adjustments to optimize
performance and idle.
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