418 FE Build
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somewhere in there I used the handy tool I customized for the FE to remove the springs so I could install a weaker spring and a solid lifter along with the adjustable pushrod for proper pushrod length.
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Once the long block was done I masked it off and sprayed with PPG concept. I found it lasts much longer than the typical spray can . .
I had a hard time to decide if black or corporate blue. The corporate blue I had formulated years ago from a NOS part but somehow the blue disappeared and was in a bin or box of unknown. I used the black . . LOL
I am not a fan of hardware store fasteners with washers, they look out of place so proper plated original style bolts were used. IMHO I think it adds a bit to install after paint vs just a blob of one color.
I did use a new set of ARP head bolts, same torque used as when final honing was done.
I had a hard time to decide if black or corporate blue. The corporate blue I had formulated years ago from a NOS part but somehow the blue disappeared and was in a bin or box of unknown. I used the black . . LOL
I am not a fan of hardware store fasteners with washers, they look out of place so proper plated original style bolts were used. IMHO I think it adds a bit to install after paint vs just a blob of one color.
I did use a new set of ARP head bolts, same torque used as when final honing was done.
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A before and after of the as purchased and final valve job.
This was the quick version on this particular 418.
Its now time for intake and to check for possible dyno availability.
Oh yeah, I picked up a new QF 780 carb, prob time to open box and at least look at it . .
This was the quick version on this particular 418.
Its now time for intake and to check for possible dyno availability.
Oh yeah, I picked up a new QF 780 carb, prob time to open box and at least look at it . .
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Hoping to finish it up tomorrow.
I will most likely go the chassis dyno route vs the engine dyno because of availability. Be nice to do both again.
Expecting as in the past a minimum of 100hp loss flywheel vs rw
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Box it up and ship it for probably far less than you can build one for.
Estimated 475 HP @ 5500 RPM
I would like to dyno it just so its not just a "educated guess"
On engine you plan on building you asked about compression ratio
On a 442 cube engine .020 over 390 4.070 bore
Zero deck
76 cc combustion chamber
1021 head gasket
In order to get 10.50 compression you would need a flat top piston with a
9 cc dish.
10 cc dish would be 10.4
8 cc dish would be 10.6
Common 12 cc would be 10.21
I would go with a hydraulic roller cam if you have the $$
I would suggest getting align bore good then same rod and piston in all four corners to check your deck clearance. With that then do the decking so you will have a zero piston to deck clearance.
Of course you have to come up with the proper piston first. To be in the ballpark.
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I pulled the original engine out of the '66 so no turning back now . .
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Send PM for info
Is this the one you have? This is my version
http://www.motionsoftware.com/Dynomation5.htm
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I will get you the info
I just got the 418 running last week. Will post a couple vid's in a bit.
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Here is first start-up vid. Fired instantly but when it shot flames out my friend jumped back not expecting that so I shut it down.
I had overfilled the primary bowl a bit (no glasses on and could not see the level, lol)
Just click on picture for video. Not quite sure how to imbed in post
I had overfilled the primary bowl a bit (no glasses on and could not see the level, lol)
Just click on picture for video. Not quite sure how to imbed in post