Project "Payback"

[Vegas69]

It's that snowball effect. The rods were borderline at best. The crank was external balance and ok for that engine. The balancer was ok for that engine. At the end of the day, I must insure my investment. Being that chunk of aluminum. If I stick a rod through the side of it, it won't be because I cut a few corners. I want something that is going to stand up to the torture I plan to put it through. If there's one thing I've learned in the last 3 years building this car, do it right the second time, I mean first time. This puts all my other do overs to shame.

[70rs]

Well you are doing it right this time for sure. You mentioned a rod through the block.....that gave me chills.....

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I did get a small update on my engine today. My valve guides are shot after 3500 miles. Over .010 clearance on the intakes. Jason is thinking bad geometry or assembled dry. Neither would surprise me. So now I need guides and that means a valve job. Might as well port the heads now to. All the bottom end parts have been picked by Jason at Pettis Performance. He's used all of the parts and tested them in previous engines.

Callies Compstar Crank, Manley H Beams with 2000 ARP bolts, ATI SFI Balancer, Existing SRP Forged Pistons, McLeod SFI 30lb Billet Steel Flywheel.

Todd, that sucks about the valves/valve guides, but that's a GOOD EXCUSE to upgrade and do it right!! Sounds good about porting the heads. Did Jason how many horses you would gain with the ported heads?
Callies makes a great crank. Highly recommended by a lot of people. Keep us posted buddy!

[70rs]

Any word on the engine Todd?

[Kendall Burleson]

That a good choice on parts by all mean port the cylinder heads prep the valve face 4 angle seat will also help on flow

[Vegas69]

No updates just yet. I know he had two engines that needed dynoed and had to go out the door. I should hear from him this week yet.

[89 RS]

Any updates yet Todd?

[DFRESH]

I am officially living out my PT fantasy through this thread---something breaks and is replaced with the very best. What will be the next thing to wear out prematurely? Sounds like your wallet might be inline---

Doug

[Vegas69]

Jason and I are on the same page and I'm letting him do his thing. I've authorized him to do the port job on the heads. We are still on schedule for February. He will have some photos of all his trick work soon. Hell, I can't wait!

[Flash68]

Are you expecting you clutch to hold the new power? You have Dual Friction if I remember correctly?