New 400 Running
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New 400 Running
Been reading a ton in this forum and it has been a great help.
Did the cam break in on my newly built 400 today
this one tight engine! The oil pressure is amazing and I love the way it just stops when it shuts down. Hopefully going to exhaust next weekend!!!
I also have a video of the break in, damn I relieved everything went well.
1978 Ford Bronco 1978 Bronco video | SuperMotors.net
Thought I would share another "boat anchor"
Did the cam break in on my newly built 400 today
this one tight engine! The oil pressure is amazing and I love the way it just stops when it shuts down. Hopefully going to exhaust next weekend!!!I also have a video of the break in, damn I relieved everything went well.
1978 Ford Bronco 1978 Bronco video | SuperMotors.net
Thought I would share another "boat anchor"
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So it is a 400 bored .040 over and deck shaved .020
All Cleavite Bearings
KB Silvolite pistons (stock replacements)
Comp Cams 32-242-4, 262/.513 Intake, 275/.519 Exhaust
Lunati Dual Valve Springs
Comp Cams double roller timing set
Edelbrock Performer 400 intake
Holley 2D Pro-jection TBI
Doug's Shorty Headers
I went with stock pistons because I plan to install a remote turbo set up after full break in is complete (about 2500 miles) so I actually wanted the compression to be a bit low.
All Cleavite Bearings
KB Silvolite pistons (stock replacements)
Comp Cams 32-242-4, 262/.513 Intake, 275/.519 Exhaust
Lunati Dual Valve Springs
Comp Cams double roller timing set
Edelbrock Performer 400 intake
Holley 2D Pro-jection TBI
Doug's Shorty Headers
I went with stock pistons because I plan to install a remote turbo set up after full break in is complete (about 2500 miles) so I actually wanted the compression to be a bit low.
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The headers are great and the quality is top shelf. Solid 3/8" machined flanges, thick walled tubing, ceramic coated, love them.
I had to "massage" the heat shield to make the passenger side collector flange clear.
I had to "massage" the heat shield to make the passenger side collector flange clear.
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Thanks. That looks like a good possibility. A mid-point between stock exhaust manifolds and full-length headers that hang way down.
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How about some build pics:
Bearings from the "newly built" engine that came in one of the 3 Broncos I bought for this build, looks like someone didn't know how to prime an engine.
Block back from the machine shop, bored .040 and shaved the deck .020
Heads with new new valve guides and hardened seats with 3 angle valve job.
Ports were smoothed and slightly ported, nothing crazy.
Valve Springs, stock vs. Lunati 248# springs, lol
Double checking clearances and rod/cap locations
Setting the new pistons in place, TIGHT!!!
Comp Cam, another quality piece
Comp Cams double roller timing set
Take off of one and put on the other haha
Engine set in place.
3G alternator, a must have upgrade!
Pretty much ready to start, still need to install the core and radiator
Core Support and radiator in place
And that is most of the engine pics, I have some others but these are the best quality.
Bearings from the "newly built" engine that came in one of the 3 Broncos I bought for this build, looks like someone didn't know how to prime an engine.
Block back from the machine shop, bored .040 and shaved the deck .020
Heads with new new valve guides and hardened seats with 3 angle valve job.
Ports were smoothed and slightly ported, nothing crazy.
Valve Springs, stock vs. Lunati 248# springs, lol
Double checking clearances and rod/cap locations
Setting the new pistons in place, TIGHT!!!
Comp Cam, another quality piece
Comp Cams double roller timing set
Take off of one and put on the other haha
Engine set in place.
3G alternator, a must have upgrade!
Pretty much ready to start, still need to install the core and radiator
Core Support and radiator in place
And that is most of the engine pics, I have some others but these are the best quality.
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Huge upgrade over stock, and as far as long tubes, those are extremely difficult to fit on a Bronco. Usually the exhaust has some extreme angles that are no good for full flow.
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For whatever it's worth I also had to "massage" the heat shield to get my Hooker Competition headers to fit the passenger's side. Could be that's a typical tight spot.
What's up with that second bearing? Ouch! First one doesn't look good, but that second one - something went seriously wrong there!
Great looking engine!
What's up with that second bearing? Ouch! First one doesn't look good, but that second one - something went seriously wrong there!
Great looking engine!
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Part of the Nostalgic A/C kit, the Bronco didn't have A.C. and that was not going to work here in Vegas lol
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For whatever it's worth I also had to "massage" the heat shield to get my Hooker Competition headers to fit the passenger's side. Could be that's a typical tight spot.
What's up with that second bearing? Ouch! First one doesn't look good, but that second one - something went seriously wrong there!
Great looking engine!
What's up with that second bearing? Ouch! First one doesn't look good, but that second one - something went seriously wrong there!
Great looking engine!
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