Thought I would give a short update. Life happens (divorce) but I was able to retain all my parts and car and move on. An example for everybody who is going through rough times. Try to hold on.
The car is in a new 5 car garage without a home association which means I can work on it outside/inside without worry.
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The old 400ci Ram Air IV cammed Pontiac V8
old and busted below.
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And now the new hotness below. A traditional 428ci Pontiac no LSX for me
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The body still looks like trash but that was unavoidable with limited budgeting. I did get the engine completed except for some Pontiac specific pulleys I need to source. I also to save cash took on the build with the help of a local buddy who is a talented machinist. He basicallly helped me through assembly so I would not hose anything thing up.
It's been 20 years since I built the first engine that still resides in the car. And I am proud that with the help of some friends and associates that at least the mechanical side is coming together. And with all the new tech advances I needed the schooling. Here are the specs:
Here's a few specs:
428 +.030 (434)
Wiseco custom flat tops
Zero Deck
Eagle 6.625 rods
10/10 crank
Race bearings
Melling MS54D pump
RPM intake.
72cc E-heads
.051" Cometic Head gaskets
Comp Custom Hyd "Extreme Street" lobes 248/254 @.050 .619/.639 lift w/ 1.65's
Crower Stainless 1.65 rockers
Mega brace
11.04:1 on pump gas
Ferra valves
Canton 15-452 road race pan, pickup, and windage diamond stripper
My custom built 1000 HP annular
MSD Drop-in & Blaster 2
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