Dave the suspense is killin' the Lat-G faithful. You have a duty...yeah I said it, a duty to take some pics and post some build plans and shop info. Don't make come up there and do some detective work. I've heard Rich can be bought for a few cold ones....:lol:

If you can find him, I'd go with

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...02_0810-md.jpg


...no sharper mind than Smokey Yunick.

NASCAR, it's like a weed Flash, like a weed.



:lol:

He ain't that smart...

I met Smokey years ago at a meet and greet . He is the man.

Ha, thanks for caring guys... didn't know my little old non-LSx, non-aluminum block, non-Pro Touring motor build would pique so much interest. :)

Pettis? Nah, too far. I wanted a guy within an hour drive max.

Tuesday should be my reveal day. God I sound like I'm popular or something. :willy: My name ain't Renner.

Tmrw is a big day on the house deal... if this inspection goes well we should be lookin pretty good on closing this one. Pretty excited. About the only thing that could take my mind off the car and motor for awhile (sorry Rich!). :thumbsup:

Hope all goes well with the house. :thumbsup:

OK you have until Tuesday, and congrats on the new home!! Pics of the garage please

Who says non LXs, non alum SBC's aren't pro-touring engs??

You know you're a p ***** y when a house becomes more important than a new motor....

Like it matters, he couldn't sell an ice cream cone to a 1st grader.

Who needs enemies when I got friends like you fockers. :lol:

Thanks guys.... if it works out the motor/car ain't dead.... just going side burner for a minute or 2. :unibrow:

And yes it has a 2 car garage finally. :thumbsup:

Thanks Shane.... BMF will still live in Gilroy... I may be getting a garage... but it will still be missing tools and skills... I ain't shy about admitting that. :lol:

Only parts being reused as of now look like water pump, balancer, and maybe the MSD stuff.... that's it.

You know you're married when a house becomes more important than a new motor....

Fixed :D

Best laugh I've had all day...and I'm on the 'Least Coast!

Sounds good then if valve train rev kit are available when you get through all this I'm in
Thanks Dave


Shane

My Car Modifications cost me a new Kitchen and a new car for the wife...

I did not see that coming...:willy:

Flash..Congrats on the new Home....And the new engine will be better than before..We always build them faster the next time...

:lateral:

Now that's funny. Thanks for that. :D

I'm excited to get back in a house.... I'm one of the very few I know who correctly timed the RE market these past 10 years. :unibrow:

I'd like to sell the heads complete with valvetrain ideally. We'll see.

Thanks, but I cancelled the house deal today.... not comfortable with the inspection and the significant work performed on it the past 12 months.

Here was a shot of the monstrosity of a support structure for the parking pad adjacent to the house/garage. And this pic doesn't even do it justice.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...hoto_007-3.jpg

Totally bummed because it was a killer property but it is the right move for us. Back into the trenches I go..... :captain:

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE --- That looks like a real expensive termite dinner!

See if you can get on the waiting list at Weld Towers, a dee lux apartment in the sky.

Not just that, but a potential nightmare in earthquake country. Good decision Dave...

No transaction is better than a bad one. GL in your search Dave...:thumbsup:

It's actually BEETLE country up there that does the damage, but yeah... just too much at risk here.

Do I need earthquake insurance at Weld Towers? :D

You got that right. Thanks Ron.

I don't think "Weezie" would let George Buy that House either...That looks crazy...

Back in the trenches you go...The right one will come along....:cheers:

It still sucks and is hard work..But buying the wrong one is worse..

More on the Engine..:thumbsup:

Dave,

http://www.racingjunk.com/Circle-Tra...m-707-HP-.html

dude said its 12:1, that is all.

I like your thinking. :unibrow:

Where are those dyno sheets?

Yes, unfortunately we leaned out on the road course and detonated, we had a nice 830 holley at the shop that could have saved the headache, oh well, hindsight.:rolleyes: Cheers to Dave for the great job keeping an eye on the gauges and doing some awesome driving.:cheers: We still had a great time and it was awesome to have all three of the Road Touring Custom cars in the shootout.:unibrow:See you guys at Buttonwillow:thumbsup:

There will be another, that pic looks like more liability than asset. I'd rather use all that timber to build a shop than support a house. :D

HEY NICKEL TITS, TUESDAY'S HERE...SO OUT WITH IT!!!!! :willy: ;)

Sorry the house didn't work out, maybe have Tracky build ya one just the way you like it!

Great job of watching the water temp go to 240? :lol:

Hindsight? Shiiiaatt... we shoulda done a lot of things before a carb change... Don't worry. This next motor will be tuned and dialed in by a pro so you and I can't possibly screw it up. :thumbsup:

There's hundreds of houses like that in the Oakland Hills. That don't scare me by itself. It was the cumulative of many issues at the end. But yeah... there will be another. :cheers:

Nickel tits... :lol: I'll be heading over in a bit.. :thumbsup:

You go there and I'll be here waiting for an update!

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

I know he really likes his Ford stripes, so I bet he is going to 'match the curtains with the drapes' and install a Windsor :lol:

Gee thanks for reminding him dude. Now I bet he went to Bed Bath and Beyond or Ikea insted of posting what he should be posting here

DAVE you got 1 hour or I go Yellowbullet on your azz!! Are ya :_paranoid yet?? :P

Probably stalling to make THE motor announcement on the 1000th post on his thread. :D

Well here's one more to get us a little closer come on Dave spill the beans!!!

You guys are frickin hilarious.... thanks for helping make this thread the polar opposite of the tech-heavy and tuning-heavy thread of Todd's. :D

Dropped off some more parts today and solidified most of the build plan today. The builder/shop is Mike Blackstone @ Watson Racing & Engineering in Concord, CA. An awesome facility to say the least. 26,000 sq ft full of top shelf parts and machines, yet is a small mom and pop type shop with only 3 employees including Ben Watson the owner. Pete is the general machinist. Not sure how they crank out so much killer stuff but they do. 10, 12, 15, and 18 degree heads on the shelf, blocks of all kinds, and they do Pro Stock, Stock Eliminator, circle track, road race motors... not much they don't do.

Mike has already spent a few hours with me schooling me on 18 degree stuff and engine building in general. He's a super nice guy and already treats me like I've already spent $20k with him before.

Mike is a big fan of Keith Dorton (as am I) and is a big proponent of the 394 SBC, so that's what we are going with after telling him what parts I already have and what my intentions are. Here's my parts list, most of which has been acquired over past couple months:

-PBM iron race block, 350 mains, 4.155 bore, .903 bushed lifter bores, splayed caps on all 5 mains, bore cam tunnel to BBC cam size of 50mm
-3.625 stroke crank (looking for one)
-6" rods (have a set - may use, may not)
-Dished piston to achieve no more than 11:1 (Mike will spec and order)
-GM Bowtie 18 degree heads (being checked and flowed by Mike soon to verify 373cfm flow sheet provided by seller :unibrow:) (ebay)
-GM Bowtie 18 degree intake (ebay)
-Jesel shaft rockers 1.6/1.6 ratio (ebay)
-Morel/Roush Yates .903 roller lifters w/ .180 offset intake (ebay)
-Stainless 18 degree 1-3/4" stepped to 1-7/8" headers w/ merge collectors (they're a tad rough, but scored these on Craigslist in Nascar country for $350!)
-Holley 830HP (I bought awhile ago off Yellowbullet but not sure if will be used)
-Solid Roller spec'd by Mike

I am leaning toward dry sump, but Mike suggested and also likes a wet sump with an external oil pump for what I have and on a budget, so I need to look into that.

When it's all said and done we are shooting for near 700 hp at no more than 7000 rpm on 91 octane. Mike says the 18 degree heads are so damn efficient that they don't need the cubes the 23 degree stuff does, but they can be a little more tuning sensitive, another reason it will be dialed in correctly. And they like a lot less timing than a 23 degree I guess - like 32 degrees. I plan on him dyno tuning it in his shop after assembly. You get the dyno room for the whole day whether it takes 3 hours or 8 hrs to get her dialed in. :woot:

I gotta thank our resident good samaritan and butt of many jokes, Greg Weld. He offered to sponsor me for some stuff after I blew up at RTTC and I am greatly appreciative. He supports this niche a lot thru his time and money and spreads it around to help many people. Ok enough about that guy. Thanks G-Dub. I'll put your decal on my car now (see below). :D

Ok here's the pics so far. Hope I did not disappoint.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4005.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4011.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4009.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4016.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF3997.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...68/catrods.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...hoto_008-2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...500_AA300_.jpg

Oh, and here's just a couple of numerous killer motors I saw at the shop.

BBC 1200hp
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4018.jpg

427 SBC 800hp "fvck up" that came in for them to "fix". :thumbsup:
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...8/DSCF4020.jpg

We've been http://www.advrider.com/forums/image...es/hurryup.gif and you (http://patch29.smugmug.com/photos/16878235-Ti.gif) missed the deadline by 1:08.............NICKEL TITS :yes: :D

That motor is so you and your car! :thumbsup:

I imagine you've thoroughly enjoyed the quest researching and acquiring parts and getting to know the builder. :thumbsup:

Looking forward to this one. :woot:

So this is nascar. :unibrow: Sounds like a solid plan for your Winston Cup car. I'm surprised you couldn't find a wealthier sponsor with your crew chief and driving skill. :lol:

That baby should be all you need to have some fun. :D :unibrow:

I only back the best.

It's the way we roll.


:rofl:


I see the builder knows how to do a REAL BBC.....