Team 385 build outline detailed
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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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