Ordered KC/Pond 482 today

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Congrats, Varmit!
Nuthin like an FE.

Who did the install? Looks like V.

yes it was V, did a very professional job. He loved the way it sounded and ran!!

[Varmit]

click on the pic and the sound comes through!!

[xlr8or]

Benny just have Keith drop the compression on the 482 and add a blower to it. You know you want to.

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by xlr8or

Benny just have Keith drop the compression on the 482 and add a blower to it. You know you want to.

i'm finished with blowers that suicide missile I had in that 99 Vette affected the rotation of the Earth when it accelerated!!!!!. I'd run the quarter mile and the day would be 90 seconds longer, if I was running westbound!!!!!!!!

[danc30]

Keith built mine and I am very happy.
Comp Cams custom Hydraulic roller- 248/252 duration, .630 lift, 110 lobe seperation
Edelbrock stage 2 alum heads
950 quickfuel HP
622 HP and 630 TQ at the flywheel.

Nice and peppy.

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by danc30

Keith built mine and I am very happy.
Comp Cams custom Hydraulic roller- 248/252 duration, .630 lift, 110 lobe seperation
Edelbrock stage 2 alum heads
950 quickfuel HP
622 HP and 630 TQ at the flywheel.

Nice and peppy.

That's where I want to be!!!!!!!!!

[Varmit]

It's going to be a long two months. Should have done this last winter, so I could have enjoyed it all summer

[Varmit]

While on a cross country road trip, stopped by Keith's shop in Ark. Saw my heads, intake, pistons, cranks and so forth. The block was not yet in. Talked to Tony today the block came in yesterday. They are prepping it this week, and will hopefully get it assembled next week. So probably another two weeks before I can get it installed. Be damn glad when I can twist the key and hear it roar to life......wish me luck!!!!

[madmaxx]

If I was the OP I would list on Cobra Country for $69,500 and stick to it. The add cost $300 for 3 months. If it sells buy a new roller if not, you lost $300. Maybe it time for a Kirkham. Its a no brainer IMHO.

I guess a new roller can be had for $48k? wait till November $43k, maybe less. New TKO $2200, misc parts $3.5K, heck you are in a new roller for not much more than what you have tied up in your existing one with a 482. Once again look at Kirkhams and ERA's.

There was a damn sweet BB ERA that went for $68K on CC, I was two months two late. That car today would easily be in mid-70's, once again the market is so hot right now.

[SSSammy]

Originally Posted by Varmit

Just got off the phone with Tony at Keith Craft, ordering my 482. I'm a little undecided on cam selection. Car probably will not see the track, but does get some canyon running, and street play. I want something that really hits at idle, but do not want the bottom end so soft and full of surge that it is a big problem at low speeds. We discussed selecting a cam of about 242/248 on a 108 LSA. What do you guys with 482's run on the street. Want something in the 625 to 640 tq range on the street

Thanks
Benny

Benny, I have such a motor rebuilt by KC last August (after a rather dramatic rod bearing failure on the track). New Pond Al FE block, 482 stroker steel crank, H-beam rods, blueprinted oil pump, and 10 qt AVIAID pan. They put in a 242/248/110 roller cam, redid my Edelbrock Stage II heads, Erson roller rockers. It makes 591 hp at 5600 rpm. 604 tq. It has a 750 cfm Holley 4150HP.

Nice mild street motor (compared to some of the 482s). I think the compression is about 10.5:1. But ... these FE's are still beasts, and if you want all the HP/TQ you are talking about, you really don't have a street car. It will be an amusement park ride for sure Suit yourself .. I would not change mine, but do take it to a track before you take it to the canyons

Just fyi, mine does not run smoothly below 2000 rpm. So driving at low speeds in parking lots, away from a stop, etc. requires a lot of clutching and reving to keep the motor spun up. It comes up on the cam at about 3000, then it had better be pointed straight! I really could not use any more HP, the tires won't stick in any gear as it is. Soft tread compound is your friend No street tires, use Billboards, Avons, or (Nitto NT01's if you have 17" rims). Good luck!

Sam

[Varmit]

Originally Posted by SSSammy

Benny, I have such a motor rebuilt by KC last August (after a rather dramatic rod bearing failure on the track). New Pond Al FE block, 482 stroker steel crank, H-beam rods, blueprinted oil pump, and 10 qt AVIAID pan. They put in a 242/248/110 roller cam, redid my Edelbrock Stage II heads, Erson roller rockers. It makes 591 hp at 5600 rpm. 604 tq. It has a 750 cfm Holley 4150HP.

Nice mild street motor (compared to some of the 482s). I think the compression is about 10.5:1. But ... these FE's are still beasts, and if you want all the HP/TQ you are talking about, you really don't have a street car. It will be an amusement park ride for sure Suit yourself .. I would not change mine, but do take it to a track before you take it to the canyons

Just fyi, mine does not run smoothly below 2000 rpm. So driving at low speeds in parking lots, away from a stop, etc. requires a lot of clutching and reving to keep the motor spun up. It comes up on the cam at about 3000, then it had better be pointed straight! I really could not use any more HP, the tires won't stick in any gear as it is. Soft tread compound is your friend No street tires, use Billboards, Avons, or (Nitto NT01's if you have 17" rims). Good luck!

Sam

Sam
Sam that is almost identical to what I ordered. same carb and all. Thanks for the input that is what I'm looking for. Did you have any issues with the breather clearing the hood scoop??

[SSSammy]

Originally Posted by Varmit

Sam
Sam that is almost identical to what I ordered. same carb and all. Thanks for the input that is what I'm looking for. Did you have any issues with the breather clearing the hood scoop??

Yes, I have a skinny K&N and the mid riser Edelbrock Performer RPM manifold. It sits up inside the scoop and will rotate around and hit it if it is not tight:

[Dimis]

I'm going to hazard a guess and suggest that Sam's issues with getting off the line and low rev driving vs Rodknocks, probably has more to do with the weight of each of their flywheels.
Ill guess that Sam's is a light weight aluminuim job and Rodknocks is a little heavier

Sam, Rodknock what are your flywheel stats please?

Thx

[Varmit]

Well I'm going with an alum.

[SSSammy]

Originally Posted by Dimis

I'm going to hazard a guess and suggest that Sam's issues with getting off the line and low rev driving vs Rodknocks, probably has more to do with the weight of each of their flywheels.
Ill guess that Sam's is a light weight aluminuim job and Rodknocks is a little heavier

Sam, Rodknock what are your flywheel stats please?

Thx

27# McLeod Al/Steel. It will accommodate a 12" clutch. I once had a Hays 40# steel but I pulled a groin muscle trying to mount it once ... But there are some *light* FWs out there. I think a 14# one exists. Not sure why ...

Also, before someone asks, it is a 3.31:1 axle ratio Jag/ERA IRS and the T-600 .82 o.d.

I use the FE parts list prepared by the Kirkhams for BH/FW/Clutch/PP and I have a McLeod Hyd TOB. 12" clutch w/kevlar pads on the FW side, organic on the PP side.

Sam

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Sam, Rodknock what are your flywheel stats please?
Thx

Dimis, where have you been? I'll give you hint. I love to go with the least amount of weight as possible, so Kirkham, aluminum block, heads, etc., QuickTime bellhousing and I'm looking for magnesium wheels.

Answer: aluminum flywheel.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Dimis, where have you been?

Answer: aluminum flywheel.

Hahaha.
Apologies, but here on Uranus, the moon looks like a black hole.

Incidentally - material may be Alu, but how much does it weigh?

Ps. Have you thought about helium to lighten your wheels till those mag mags get made?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Incidentally - material may be Alu, but how much does it weigh?

I have a MCL563210, which is 18 lbs.

Don't EVEN get me started on those mag wheels.

[COACH MIKE]

I just got a 482 from Keith. My engine sounds like what you are looking for.
Tell Toni to pull up my specs (Coach Mike Lane) and see if they are not what you are looking for. Best of Luck.
Coach Mike

[Varmit]

Well I went with a 248/254 on a 108 LSA.

Now it is just a matter of waiting!!!!!!!!