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| Scott,
The Pistons have arrived here at the shop today, along with an MSD distributor, safe and sound. I got the wrist pins clearanced and I talked to Brad about the coatings on the pistons, pretty slick stuff. They did 3 different coatings, a ceramic on the tops, moly disulfide on the skirts and a heat dispersiant on the bottoms. Also got the cam and springs on the way, Bill took out some exhaust timing and the camshaft is now a single pattern piece. He says this will help reduce reversion on the SCJ style of port architecture. Dave |
| More news from Dave M.
Heads are coming along well and are perfect for this contest. Mid lift flow numbers are better than any street casting I have tested... I ordered and paid for a cam research adjustable cam drive out of my own pocket using what funds were available from the team 385 account and making up the shortage. I spoke with scott Main at MPG heads and he was most helpful. Wanted to know a bit more about how we are doing. I gave him just enough to keep the wheels of commerce turning. No flow information after porting though. He mentioned using BT's !!! Regards, SMJ/RHP |
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| Cam specs are as follows: Single pattern lazer cam from bill at lazer cams. 261 degrees duration @ .050" lift, .685" gross valve lift ground on a 110 LSA and installed at 106 centerline. This cam is very aggressive and is in the winston cup territory for lobe acceleration rates. I would highly suggest that for street longevity that a comp solid roller XR292 R at 254 / 260 with .671" / .678" lift will offer better street longevity with added power of about 30 HP at the peak This gets the combo near 650 HP. This engine at 11.75 to 1 C/R is near limits for pump premium. Care must be excercised when dialing in timing as we wer on the edge here. |
| Final choice for the intake was the dominatior flange victor due to better fuel distribution. It was worth about 7 HP vs. the standard flange victor. |
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