Couple of questions,with this being a quench build, why would the total timing need to be 50 degrees?
Those that drive these travcos say the 440's are spinning high rpms at 65, so why would the 518 be a bad idea? I also want the rpm down so it is possible to carry on a conversation with my wife while driving. Hmm, on second thought...:)
The motor will have at least 400ft lbs from 2000 to 4000 rpm, with 500 or so at about 2500. I am basing this on the stock 413 dynoed by Chrysler making 445 at 2400. Better cam with more area under the curve but less duration, 2 point plus increase in compression, quench, headers, better intake, better carb, I don't think I am too far off.
Guys are swapping in early 5.9 cummins with a 400ft lb peak torque@ 1600rpm and 168 max hp at 2500 rpm. They are getting a claimed 11-12 mpg, while running an Allison trans that has no overdrive. Those engines the governor starts kicking in at 2500 and the engine won't turn more than about 3200.
