I'm looking for a local W motor guru in the PNW (Wa state) preferably on the west side of the state.
Anyone know of one? Thanks in advance
Anyone know of one? Thanks in advance
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348/409 motor guru
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One must first decide. Do you want a 348 or 409 guru? CHOOOOOOOOSE WISELY! 
It will certainly be a hard decision to make Randy. My motor has been built up some what so it's sort of in the middle of them.
If you don't run a cross breed mutt then you are on the wrong site. AACA will count your points on a different web page.
I always point out to people I do have a 409 in my wagon.......it just has a 348 short block squeezed inside.
I might have asked the question wrong. Maybe I should have asked for a good local reputable shop that knows about W motors and have worked on them via ole school.
The engine stand is on an angle , nose up , making the front carb appear higher than the rear. I can assure you that they are even in height although they are angled forward.
I have been told that the intake manifold was installed backward judging on the photo above.
I built this engine for Bob Wall back east threw Mr. Jack Gibbs here on the left coast. We are vary exited to see how she runs this week. I will post the numbers or I am sure Jack will when we get her on the pump.
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/540ci-w-motor.26173/
I have been told that the intake manifold was installed backward judging on the photo above.
I built this engine for Bob Wall back east threw Mr. Jack Gibbs here on the left coast. We are vary exited to see how she runs this week. I will post the numbers or I am sure Jack will when we get her on the pump.
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/540ci-w-motor.26173/
If you don't run a cross breed mutt then you are on the wrong site. AACA will count your points on a different web page.
Hey now. I’m also AACA and occasionally will point judge at a regional show but not a National show. I can’t speak for all judges but if point judging your car I would not check for a 348 vs 409 in your car. I’ll give you a courtesy check if I’m ever where your “hybrid “ is
Meanwhile for your reading pleasure here is our latest 132 page judging guidelines!
https://www.aaca.org/images/judge/2020_Judging_Guidelines.pdf
Robert
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I knew I could flush at least one AACA judge out.Hey now. I’m also AACA and occasionally will point judge at a regional show but not a National show. I can’t speak for all judges but if point judging your car I would not check for a 348 vs 409 in your car. I’ll give you a courtesy check if I’m ever where your “hybrid “ is
Meanwhile for your reading pleasure here is our latest 132 page judging guidelines!
https://www.aaca.org/images/judge/2020_Judging_Guidelines.pdf
Robert
We have several that sit on the board for the DesMoines Concours. We have had a bunch of positions change this year and I am heading up the Muscle car class. Should be fun as always!