Quote:
Originally posted by Anthony
Regarding the rods, you would probably regrind the journals for BBC rods, and use something like a 7.0" length, for a high rod/stroke ratio.
pistons would be custom.
As for the heads, probably something like Dove tunnel port with the raised exhaust ports.
It definitely would be something different.
|
I've thought about this too. Questions to myself were, given the heavier crank, AND the longer (heavier rods), what if anything would be gained as far as wind-up speed? Add to such a motor the high # springs in the valve train needed to control things at the projected max rpm, and yes, at 7-8K rpm, the engine would scream, but anywhere below that rpm range you'd probably be down on power and hurting yourself. My opinion then and now is it might make sense on a race engine/car, but not much sense with regards to a primarily street driven car.
Such an engine though might be better matched to the trans/diff ratio's that seem to be available. Lower torque would make 1st gear something to use again, and a 5th or 6th gear could potentially be run all the way through. 198+ anyone?