Some of you commented on my other thread and in comments sent to me asked about the details on my engine. Here are some of the specs on it:
BBM cast iron FE block
BBM cylinder heads, as cast except for hand bowl blend and very minor port tweaks by Blair
RPM forged crankshaft, dimensionally prepped by Blair
Crower forged connecting rods - 6.625” length
Custom CP forged pistons - final compression ratio is about 11.5:1
Custom Total Seal rings
4.345” bore, 4.375” stroke - 520 cu. in.
At 4.35” bore, the BBM cast iron block allows for more overbore capability for future rebuilds if needed.
Rotating assembly is internally balanced
Melling
oil pump modified by Blair
Canton screen windage tray
Milodon road racing
oil pan
Bullet Blair Patrick custom solid roller cam - .735” lift. Other specs proprietary to Blair.
Valve size and spring type and pressure - not sure about this
Crower Enduamax bushed solid roller lifters
T&D race paired shaft rocker system
Smith Bros. pushrods
Ford Holley BC/BD 710 CFM carbs, prepared by Blair
BBM Tunnel Wedge intake, unmodified except for milling for proper fitment.
Cometic head gaskets
Mr. Gasket and Fel Pro engine gaskets
Crane electronic distributor prepped by Blair
Timing only 32 deg. total - thanks to the BBM advanced chamber
NGK BKR6E spark plugs
Valvoline VR1 SAE30
oil
As for power specs, it makes a max 744 HP at 6500 RPM. Max torque is 667 at 5400 RPM.
A few details on the car are here:
After 13 years, it's alive.