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Old 03-21-2015, 12:09 PM
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So to correct myself the builder I was was talking
about is Coast High Performance... Cheaper motors

My buddy did a short block by M&R out of Glendale ca
Very happy with their work

Most of the Alum heads today flow pretty good out of the box
Afr,Brodix to name a few

Rockers (girdle up top) Lifters (spider for retaining them)
and getting the right height on the rocker with proper pushrods
Length is where people go wrong even with the good parts

To check put some grease on the top of the valve then turn it over
by hand at least 6-7 times. The tip of the rocker should be hitting
In the center. If it is off then it will be a problem. Trust me I have
Broken too much before. Many people just don't check things anymore
My builder says the little details are what matter even if you use good
parts. My last bit keep the stroke even. 408 is better than 427 in a Windsor
351. 331 is better than 347 in a 302

Bob
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