my engine is done

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  1. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Very nice!
     
    maverick1970, Feb 21, 2011
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    WOW is that nice. I would love to hear it.
     
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    at this time body is on the way , I try to complete the car a the end of this summer !
     

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    wow! great engine dude, i'm about to finish mine too, not as cool as yours but i'm really excited about it nonetheless.
     
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    So, how many cubes did you end up with?
     
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    That's a nice piece, sounds like you opened up the bore to 4.125 and used a 3.400 stroker crank ??? That thing will definately Sh*t n Git !!! You still putting the Top-Loader in it ?:chirp:
     
    Damn Yankee, Feb 22, 2011
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    yes is 4.125 bore and make 363 cid, i built a top loader with hd 1 3/8 shaft and 31 spline main shaft,,,if i decide to go at dragstrip more ofen i plan to swap to c4,,, but for street and strip sure is 4 speed ! about money i spen,,,, a lot because every thing on this engine is brand new,,,, thanks guys
     
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    Looks great. A 302 stroked to 363 is almost unheard of.
     
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  9. fordride

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    need a big bore block to have meat to cut to 4.125 ! me i take ford racing boss 302 block,,, dart and other make this also,,, that is for you dont see a lot,,, because original block is limited to 331 or 347 ,,,
     
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    great numbers on the motor. care to share the cam specs lol:burnout:
     
    maverickmadness, Feb 22, 2011
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    Nice work on the engine!!! :thumbs2: I just noticed that you're from Quebec too. May be i will see that engine one day.
     
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    Very Nice!

    Where did you get the fuel pump from? ...and do you have the part number? Thanks.
     
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    Awesome numbers, should fly like the wind.
     
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    Crazy frenchman!!!! :) :thumbs2: What a nice piece. No expense spared on that build. Cant wait to hear it run.
     
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    ck out ford racing. There new block is 4.125 before any boring.Use a 5.4 rod, 3.40 stroke and walla--363ci.

    I'm curious as to what the estimated compression ratio is and what are the cam specs.:huh:
     
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