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Old 05-20-2004, 10:34 PM
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Finally got it finished just have to put on harmonic balancer and water pump etc. Should be going in soon, I am seriously thinking about taking it to a machine shop new me that has an engine dyno and get it tuned there first before I put it in. :D

Here are the specs:

- Edelbrock Victor Jr heads port matched to Victor Jr. intake
- 400ci block bored 30 over, ARP main and heads studs, Clevite 77 bearings
- Scat 9000 crank, Eagle 5.7 rods
- SpeedPro flat tops 10.8 : 1 CR
- CC Extreme Solid Roller Cam XR280R 242/248 deg @ 0.050
- .608 in / .614 ex with CC Hi Tech SS roller rockers 1.6 ratio
- Holley 750 DP with ProForm main body
- Melling oil pump, Moroso oil pan yada yada yada....







Old 05-20-2004, 11:12 PM
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Let me be the first to say :cool:
good job :thumbs:
Old 05-20-2004, 11:21 PM
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Let me be the second! VERY SWEET! :smiliedrool:
Old 05-20-2004, 11:23 PM
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Default Re: MiniRat is finished couple more pics (MotorHead)

Nice. What HP and Torque numbers to you think it will dyno?
Old 05-20-2004, 11:24 PM
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attaboy Wayne, great job and I love the black block. :cool:
Old 05-20-2004, 11:31 PM
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Thanks guys, DD says 570HP and 550 FT/lbs I plugged in all the flow numbers and tried to be as accurate as possible, that said if I make over 500HP I will be happy
Old 05-20-2004, 11:39 PM
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now no bitching about gas mileage now with that engine. :lol:
Old 05-20-2004, 11:50 PM
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That should last for a couple passes..... :eek:
Old 05-21-2004, 03:34 AM
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Can't see the pics :cry Tried show picture, properties and Cut/paste.......
EDIT:Photobucket musta been down cos theyre back.
EDIT: nice collection of cardboard boxes! :D


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Old 05-21-2004, 02:57 PM
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Great looking engine!! :cool:

What are you doing for hood clearance or is that too far in the future to think about??
Old 05-21-2004, 03:15 PM
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:smiliedrool: :thumbs:
Old 05-21-2004, 03:44 PM
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Almost there Wayne! :thumbs:
Old 05-21-2004, 04:22 PM
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Better be in before Lars-Fest. :cheers:
Old 05-21-2004, 04:38 PM
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WAY :cool:
Old 05-21-2004, 04:49 PM
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Wayne, ... Wow. It looks amazing. Can't wait to see it in the car (and hear it as your roar past on the highway)!

Old 05-21-2004, 06:24 PM
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Nice motor!!

Is that a 434, 454 or 472 small block? :jester ?
Old 05-21-2004, 07:41 PM
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good to see you got it done. cant wait to hear what she puts down. Great job.

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Old 05-21-2004, 07:50 PM
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Looks great. I espcially love the valve covers.
Old 05-21-2004, 11:43 PM
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Looks killer just sitting there. :cool:
Old 05-22-2004, 08:21 AM
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Awesome, nice work. :thumbs:



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