Well, it sounds like Tim's really close to shipping my engine! We ran into a little snag after the dyno runs, as Tim discovered that the zinc plating on the oil pan seemed to be separating or coming off. He was able to give Summit a call, and they're sending a new one. Other than that, Buford's guts should be on a truck headed west pretty soon!
Tim did say that I'll have to fiddle a bit with the jetting on the carburetor, as there's roughly a 2000 foot difference in elevation between where I am and where he is. That shouldn't be too big of a deal, and I think I might be able to figure that out. Tim did say that even with those good numbers that the engine had good idle characteristics as well. I'm hoping that I can get Buford running by next summer, as I'd like to take him for a cruise with this new plant! Tim did also say, "You realize you're going to suprise the hell out of some kid in a Honda, don't you?"
Anyway, when the engine arrives, I'll be getting it set into the frame and bolted up to the tranny so that I can have Buford towed up here to my house. Currently he's in a storage unit which is still making me nervous. I left my cherry picker at the storage unit so I could install the engine, and then just have the whole thing brought up to the house. I'll be making progress reports on my thread "Progress on Buford" in the 73-79 forum, unless of course it's something purely engine related.
Well, I'm glad this thread raised so much interest, and I'm sure Tim will be getting some inquiries with this new 2V version of the 434 stroker. Regardless of the engine work you're going to have done, 434 or not, Tim Meyer's attention to detail, and his unwillingness to let an inferior product leave his shop are two major points to keep in mind for those of you that are looking for an engine builder.
