Mike 57 Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Getting the engine ready to go back in. Bottom end forged stroker, eagle .250 long rods, ARP L19 bolts SRP Pistons AFR Heads, Vic Jr intake Quote
502ci Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Do you think you will break into the 10's with it now? That engine always looks so squeaky clean it's hard to believe you actually drive it... Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 that says 10's, deep into the 10's all day long Quote
Chevyss Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 Mike, that looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing some numbers. Quote
CrazyDavey Posted March 20, 2011 Posted March 20, 2011 lookin' awesome Mike.....get ready to change your sig.... Quote
dbreese Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Looks great Mike!!Like the valve train pic. Get it dialed in and low 10's for sure!! David Quote
72MC Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Mike, that looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing some numbers. - Dave Quote
7tonemonte Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Looks awesome Mike! Ill bet it will run better than it looks too Quote
71monteme Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 looks great Mike. can't wait for the new numbers. thanh Quote
Ian Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Wow nice looking engine! Can't wait to hear it running and to see the new numbers Quote
wallaby Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Are those valve cover studs? They almost look like push rods... I tried using studs for my valve covers and couldn't remove the covers after the engine was installed. I needed to have a bit of sideways motion to get the covers to clear the brake booster, etc. It's not a problem if you remove the studs every time you pull the covers, but that kinda takes the convenience right out of it. Quote
Dans '70 Z20 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Wish they made a set of clear valve covers. That valvetrain train is purdy! Can't wait to here about the new time slips and looking forward to hearing it at the Eastern Meet. You know Al will be jealous, he loves horsepower!! Dan Quote
Ian Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/clear-vie...sQ5fAccessories Quote
72 LS5 Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Holy Ground Pounding Big Block!! That thing looks serious.......... Quote
CrazyDavey Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Are those valve cover studs? They almost look like push rods... I tried using studs for my valve covers and couldn't remove the covers after the engine was installed. I needed to have a bit of sideways motion to get the covers to clear the brake booster, etc. It's not a problem if you remove the studs every time you pull the covers, but that kinda takes the convenience right out of it. Mike has hydroboost brakes..... Quote
Monteman1971 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Wow Mike...that looks SWEET!!!!! The weather is starting to break...we'll be at the track before you know it!!! Steve Quote
Mike 57 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the kind words guys! Dave is right, I run a hydraboost so the covers come off pretty easy. I run a solid roller and I like to check the valves every so often they usually stay in adjustment, but I like to check to keep an eye on the rollers. I have run the same cover gaskets for four years Quote
cny first gen 71 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 That looks to purdy to start up and run but make sure theres a video when you do. Great job. Quote
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