351c engine build update in my 73 mach

[mach1one]

Well after months of sorting a bunch of random things out I'm about ready to get some dyno numbers out of my engine.

Some pics and basic info. 351c, aussie 2v heads, kb pistons, lunati cam, .550/.560 lift 237/247 @ 110, bg mighty demon carb, shorty headers, msd ignition. trans is a built c4 with a full reverse manual valvebody with a transbrake. PTC 3200 stall. havent messed with wiring the transbrake up, maybe one day.

It's running pretty well now, needs to be tuned and a couple other things. Hoping to get it on the dyno later this month.

 

[mach1one]

couple more pics.

 

[woodsnake]

I always like to see other peoples progress, but those headers look funny to me.
They look like they go straight into the firewall?

And the valve covers look pretty low profile for any aftermarket rocker arms, do you anticipate any interference?

 

[mach1one]

Not my first choice in headers (good deal) but they work for now. Surprisingly they weren't an issue with the engine going in. With the exhaust bolted on there's quite a bit of room. If they dont work well i'll swap them out for some long tubes.

 

[D.Hearne]

Sanderson shorty's I presume ? Lookin good. That a Strip Dominator on there ? Gotta remember, woodsnake, there's room in there for a 460.

 

[mach1one]

Yup, they're Sandersons.

Nah it's an xcellator. D.Hearne what intake would you recommend? I'm debating between a holley strip dominator or a torker. I'm just not convinced the weiand is cutting it since I switched to this much bigger cam.

 

[D.Hearne]

Just me, but I'd go with the Edelbrock RPM Airgap.(seems to me they make one for the Cleveland now) Or a Blue Thunder dual plane. Just not a fan of single planes. Multiple carbs would also be killer, but they're rare as hens teeth for a Cleveland.

 

[ddonaca351]

(homer simpson voice)

MMMMM... Blue Thunderrrrrr mmmmmmmmm




( google, Ron Francis *i think* is his name... since "blue thunder" will swamp ya with old roy schieder movie crap )


EDIT: here ya go... ( ooops, "A.T. Francis" )

http://www.bluethunderauto.com/

 

[mach1one]

I've always heard good things about blue thunder intakes. If I can not be too cheap and get one that'd be great too, haha. Judging by people's reaction I might be better off saving for one.

Got a quick vid of my car idling as well.

YouTube - my 73 mach 1 idling after finishing a rebuild