Slow build 71 Scamp 440
Ok...... Rotating assembly is back from the machinist. Lots of work done. The crank has seen a lot of welding adding material (weight). There was also a lot of shaving on some of the counter weights. The flex plate was also interesting as they welded in a plate to one of the 4 curved openings. I'm told now I'll be looking for a neutral balance converter. (3000 stall). We have a converter shop in the city that rebuilds them at an amazing price point and builds to spec! The rods and pistons had very minimal work needed. 3 rods needed a bit of attention to the sizing and one small end needed a hair removed. Thanks @oldkimmer I'll try and get photos up. The crank doesn't look pretty now but it's all balanced out. I guess that's the game you play when using lighter pistons in place of heavier ones. On the head front I called Todd Marsh at Marsh Performance and I have decided to go with a set of Sidewinders with some custom work done to them. I'm driving through Linwood NC in a couple of weeks and will pick a set up.
Right now I'm kinda stuck on what to get. Bowl work only is around 1475 a pair and some port work would bump the price up about 400. I'm thinking that could be the ticket. Full port work at around 2400 seem to be overkill for a non track car. What do you guys think? Todd is also going to match up a cam, springs and lifters to meet my goal of 500+ HP. The photo is what I sent him with the setup and current build. The cam is still up in the air but he's got some suggestions.
Ok...... Rotating assembly is back from the machinist. Lots of work done. The crank has seen a lot of welding adding material (weight). There was also a lot of shaving on some of the counter weights. The flex plate was also interesting as they welded in a plate to one of the 4 curved openings. I'm told now I'll be looking for a neutral balance converter. (3000 stall). We have a converter shop in the city that rebuilds them at an amazing price point and builds to spec! The rods and pistons had very minimal work needed. 3 rods needed a bit of attention to the sizing and one small end needed a hair removed. Thanks @oldkimmer I'll try and get photos up. The crank doesn't look pretty now but it's all balanced out. I guess that's the game you play when using lighter pistons in place of heavier ones. On the head front I called Todd Marsh at Marsh Performance and I have decided to go with a set of Sidewinders with some custom work done to them. I'm driving through Linwood NC in a couple of weeks and will pick a set up.
Right now I'm kinda stuck on what to get. Bowl work only is around 1475 a pair and some port work would bump the price up about 400. I'm thinking that could be the ticket. Full port work at around 2400 seem to be overkill for a non track car. What do you guys think? Todd is also going to match up a cam, springs and lifters to meet my goal of 500+ HP. The photo is what I sent him with the setup and current build. The cam is still up in the air but he's got some suggestions.
