CSX 3170 @ Monterey

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

Hey Tim,

I had a problem with the radiator header tank that leaked on the alternator. The original gas tank is long gone, I had a stainless steel replica built about 21 years ago because the originals were such junk and leaked whenever you drove too hard because the seams could not handle a full fuel load under throttle.

It turns out that the alternator keeping me out of the main event was a blessing in disguise. The car was running on seven cylinders due to a valve train malfunction ( I thought it seemed a little on the weak side at Laguna). The engine is out and back in Michigan for some updates and a rebuild.
We are going up a little on compression and putting a bigger cam in to reduce low end torque. Heads will be reworked to improve intake and exhaust flow and the crank and pistons will be considerably lighter too, should be up and running by late July.

I can't wait to see the numbers on the new engine, would love to know the cam specs when you get it done as well as the compression increase...800hp anyone???