MY 400
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MY 400
Whoo Hoo, just came from my machinists, Engines from Hal (Harold Norry) in Guelph, Harold is putting a short block together for me and he's ALMOST done. Should have it on MY engine stand very soon where I can finish her up with all the other goodies
. That's one step closer to Arthur 2011
. That's one step closer to Arthur 2011
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Recomendations and reputation have a big say in where I do business. Harold comes highly recomended in the speed world and at the time I worked in Guelph so it was easy access, that was over 5years ago. Since then we have become very good friends.
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Looking forward to seeing that engine and finding out the numbers.
Is he going to dyno the engine too or will you do that later?
Also what kind of money are you looking at, and did you have it balanced?
Also what kind of money are you looking at, and did you have it balanced?
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Red Ford, If the money is there I will dyno it, but as it stands now it will be on my stand for a while and I will install the parts that I have here. Yes is was balanced and line honed with ARP main studs holding the caps down. As for money, not sure, I'll let you know when I pick it up, soon I hope. This has been a looooong row to hoe my friend, what was supposed to be a 2-3 week project has turned into a 4 year stand-off. Lost my job in '08, then a FORCED retirement (long story) on a fixed income. Now MY calculator is broke hahahaha.
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P.S I will post pic of the engine as i do it. Heads are done and I'll post some pics this weekend. Off topic. was in Hepworth this past weekend euchre turny at Legion won going to provincials in Gananoque in may
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OK: Block- 400+.030 over bore, TMI 9.3 flat top pistons, block decked .010, line honed ARP rod bolts, ARP main studs, polished rod beams(my self) HEADS: cleaned up at .010, "smog bumps" in the exhuast taken ouy (my self) exhaust ports gasket matched and smoothed out (my self) 3 angle valve job, single groove valve (stock) Crane roller rockers (GOLD) guide plates and studs, double valve springs with damper, titainium retainers, single groove locks. CAM: Comp Cams roller Dur. 218/244 @ .050 lift .555/.555 @ .050, retro fit roller lifters ADD ONS: holley mechanical fuel pump and carb (700) hi volume oil pump, roller timing chain and gears,Performer 400 intake, Black Jack headers, 2 1/2 exhaust with cross over, remote oil filter. Thats about it. Ithink I will have about $3500- $4000 in the engine.
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That sounds like a pretty smoken engine.
OK: Block- 400+.030 over bore, TMI 9.3 flat top pistons, block decked .010, line honed ARP rod bolts, ARP main studs, polished rod beams(my self) HEADS: cleaned up at .010, "smog bumps" in the exhuast taken ouy (my self) exhaust ports gasket matched and smoothed out (my self) 3 angle valve job, single groove valve (stock) Crane roller rockers (GOLD) guide plates and studs, double valve springs with damper, titainium retainers, single groove locks. CAM: Comp Cams roller Dur. 218/244 @ .050 lift .555/.555 @ .050, retro fit roller lifters ADD ONS: holley mechanical fuel pump and carb (700) hi volume oil pump, roller timing chain and gears,Performer 400 intake, Black Jack headers, 2 1/2 exhaust with cross over, remote oil filter. Thats about it. Ithink I will have about $3500- $4000 in the engine.
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That sounds like a lot of fun.
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Yeah, I don't think I could buy a rebuilt 400 with those parts and labour for that kind of money. On the lighter side, the euchre turny for the Legion is always fun, it's just a looong way to go for a day of cards, friends and afew beers lmao.
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I was going to say kettle calling pot black
And then I seen you bought the RangerLOL.