David- I watched the same program. What a kick it was too see the old dogs racing and you could actually tell a difference between the car makes, not like today !
Anyway, what I've always believed is the big blocks (any manufacture) were mostly about producing huge torque numbers while the small blks. were for high rpm's. The good olé' 283 Chevy was one of the best high rpm engines ever produced.
When I built my Cobra years ago, I had to have a FE. When we built the 428, we were amazed by the ever climbing torque numbers !
A great friend of mine here on CC, told me with this side oiler build, not to worry about the HP, but build a torque engine. But, I know I will be disappointed if it does not make 600 + HP and TQ. I seriously doubt, mine will ever see over 6,500 rpm and maybe just 6,000 rpm. But, things can change.
With the money it will cost, I have to build it for the street, cruising with occasional drag strip run, and a must,..... dependability !
As you all know, launching from a stop and high rpm's are the worst for any engine, including the new side oiler's, especially on the crank but more important, the valve train.
Here are a couple questions.
I have another thought with
oil delivery. With the FE, most engines builders including myself, blocked off the oiling to the heads, thus more can go below. The side oiler is reversed, do we leave the heads un-plugged so the top end gets enough
oil ?
And-
Going with a mechanical roller, with a yet to be determined high lift, the torture with the high valve spring pressure is a concern for longevity as well as the roller tip rockers.
I'm sure with the new technology we have today, the CNC head machining, higher quality seats, seals, valves and springs ect. What are some valve train recommendations for this modern,...... 482 side oiler build, and why ?
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