Recent content by AndyF

I wouldn't recommend anything from Speedmaster

It might work and it might not. Depends on how good of shape the parts are in, and how good of a mechanic you are. I'd say the smaller radiator is marginal for a big block, but if you have a good shroud on there and a good fan then it might work for a car that isn't driven too hard or too far in...

Thanks. I sold the car to a guy who lives in Albany so you might see it sometime at Woodburn or maybe at a car show somewhere in the valley.

The car was originally blue but had been painted black before I bought it. I had some body work done on the car when I first bought it and so it was delivered to me in a primer coat. The engine bay and front clip were painted a factory off white during the build. I left the exterior in primer...

Had a question on this build so I'm posting a picture as an easy way to share the information.

Original BB K frames are rare and expensive. Which K frame to use for a big block swap is an interesting and somewhat complicated subject. The DC K frame is a pretty good choice. Using a SB K frame with adapters is also a decent choice. You can also buy an aftermarket K frame. I'd recommend...

You'll have to use whatever you can find. The low deck is being squeezed out of existence by the aftermarket. Pistons, rods, rings, bearings, etc. are all getting harder and harder to find. It is difficult to do a rebuild on one of these engines now. You can still build a race engine, but guys...

I made Mopar cam sensors for a few years. I used a billet housing and the Ford pickup assembly. They worked really well but then MSD started to make them and I couldn't really compete.

I did my low deck 470 this way:

Yeah, you don't really need a dual plane when you have 500+ cubes so might as well pick up the extra power from a single plane. Also, if you pick a really good single plane the torque loss won't be that great when compared to a dual plane. I have a 239/245 hyd roller in my 500 inch pump gas...

I don't think I'd use the Indy DP intake with 512 cubes, especially if you're looking for any top end power. You have a lot of parts on hand and you're talking about buying a bunch more parts so I'm a little confused on what the plan is. You could build a really stout street engine using your...

I do the same kind of thing but I use an adjustable pointer that screws into the end of the cylinder head.

Yep, that is the way to do it. Everything can be bolted on the engine and torqued in place. Then you lift it up into the car and hold it there while you also lift the K frame and related parts into place.

Portland Engine Rebuilders can build anything you want but I don't think they have their dyno working yet. Gray's Automotive in McMinnville has a lot of experience with Mopar stroker engines. They have built all of my engines for the last 30 years and I've built a lot of them. Gray's has an...

Sounds good to me. The issue of course is attention to details. They really need to get all of the details correct. Cam bore size, lifter bore size, lifter bore angles, main bore size, deck height, bolt hole placements, etc. Everything has to be spot on before the block will be a success. Small...