So over the next few months the ol 60 Chevy BelAir is getting a new heart! The 66 427 has been a good ride but it's time to take it to the next level.
Engine as is
511 cubic inches using a GEN VI block with 4.375 Kelloge crank 6.385 rods and 4.310 8.5 pistons
Heads are a 119 cc 2.30 1.88 with some porting mostly on the EX side
6-71 blow reconditioned by me
And the kicker
Enderly hat and plate fuel injection powered by a MegaSquirt II system. Been busy working with several others who run this system on the street with some excellent results, though the road to get there was not easy. A fellow hot rodder runs a like build and gets 18MPG vs the 9 from the Holleys.. Seen other posts with same results.
A few of the parts are already here and more are on thier way. Just takes $$ and I am being very carefull with it by buying the best I can where needed and going the DIY route on other items.
Here's the low down
1. Block and machine work $ trading some work for it
2. Blower is a 6-71 conversion I am rebuilding $ Complete I will have about a 1k into it
Complete means drive to manifold.
3. Crank is a 4.375 Kellogg that IS BRAND NEW and I nabbed it for 250.00 from a R&D Shop going under.
4. Rods are H Beams 6.385 400.00 new after much haggeling. Note: There are no US foundries pouring rods anymore. The last one burnt down. Good for 850 HP
5. Pistons - Still in flux but it's going to hurt $1200.00 for blower pistons. These are dished and coated.. still struggeling with it but I know what happens if I don't. note: been running Silvolite truck pistons in the 427 for years and they still look like new and they seen 7000 RPM more times than I can cout. Cost me 125.00 shipped lol!
6. Heads - I went with some resonable set of CNC heads with good valves that I will be redoing the spings on and maybe some Jessels. 1400.00 320 SQ Ports 2.30 / 1.88
7. Lots and lots or research here - I am using a BDS blower Plate 160.00 Bug catcher 675.00 lines 120
injectors 8 at 65 ea - and other misc. I can buy or build this for under 1400.00, the kit at BDS is 5000.00! If your interested I have a huge list of DIY blower plate builders and other data.
8. MegaSquirt II Complete with the Stimulator so I can start building the tune and testing even before the engine is ever done 800.00 total. This system makes you learn what FI is all about so there is a learning curve. Or pay 3000 and buy one that does the work for you. I preefer to learn it.
Plus I prefer owning my work makes me happy in the end.
9. Ignition is staying with the Crane HI 6 with timing and boost control but swapping out the dristributor for a new magnetic unit for blower timing. Need this for the poor gas and my heavy foot.
That's the basic of it.
Should be able to put down 750+ hp 650+ tq at a whim and be reliable.
Still looking for pics of a 60-64 with a blower in it so I can look over some details.
Currently I am squaring up the front sheet metal, need some bolts and shims for under the radiator support, then when done it comes off and the engine comes out.
Interior is being pulled out completly and redone and the dash repainted black with chrome gauge clusters I nabbed off someone along with all Sun and mallory gauges. All old school that I am refurbishing. The dang tach has to be converted but there is nothing like a chrome Sun Tach.
I also have all the sun cups and 2 5/8 cowl gauges for the build. Again I do most of this including the cutting and gluing of the carpet and door panels.
Redoing all of my split electrical system with some new items. I run half the car on the old power system for lights etc and another source for ingnition fans pumps etc. I use a starter soleniod for this. Works well and I never worry about burning up wires.
When all is said and done the car will propbably get a shot of black primer and the trim put back on till next year. Then I might paint it.
Build pics coming and parts will be offered up to make room for more goodies!!
Engine as is
511 cubic inches using a GEN VI block with 4.375 Kelloge crank 6.385 rods and 4.310 8.5 pistons
Heads are a 119 cc 2.30 1.88 with some porting mostly on the EX side
6-71 blow reconditioned by me
And the kicker
Enderly hat and plate fuel injection powered by a MegaSquirt II system. Been busy working with several others who run this system on the street with some excellent results, though the road to get there was not easy. A fellow hot rodder runs a like build and gets 18MPG vs the 9 from the Holleys.. Seen other posts with same results.
A few of the parts are already here and more are on thier way. Just takes $$ and I am being very carefull with it by buying the best I can where needed and going the DIY route on other items.
Here's the low down
1. Block and machine work $ trading some work for it
2. Blower is a 6-71 conversion I am rebuilding $ Complete I will have about a 1k into it
Complete means drive to manifold.
3. Crank is a 4.375 Kellogg that IS BRAND NEW and I nabbed it for 250.00 from a R&D Shop going under.
4. Rods are H Beams 6.385 400.00 new after much haggeling. Note: There are no US foundries pouring rods anymore. The last one burnt down. Good for 850 HP
5. Pistons - Still in flux but it's going to hurt $1200.00 for blower pistons. These are dished and coated.. still struggeling with it but I know what happens if I don't. note: been running Silvolite truck pistons in the 427 for years and they still look like new and they seen 7000 RPM more times than I can cout. Cost me 125.00 shipped lol!
6. Heads - I went with some resonable set of CNC heads with good valves that I will be redoing the spings on and maybe some Jessels. 1400.00 320 SQ Ports 2.30 / 1.88
7. Lots and lots or research here - I am using a BDS blower Plate 160.00 Bug catcher 675.00 lines 120
injectors 8 at 65 ea - and other misc. I can buy or build this for under 1400.00, the kit at BDS is 5000.00! If your interested I have a huge list of DIY blower plate builders and other data.
8. MegaSquirt II Complete with the Stimulator so I can start building the tune and testing even before the engine is ever done 800.00 total. This system makes you learn what FI is all about so there is a learning curve. Or pay 3000 and buy one that does the work for you. I preefer to learn it.
Plus I prefer owning my work makes me happy in the end.
9. Ignition is staying with the Crane HI 6 with timing and boost control but swapping out the dristributor for a new magnetic unit for blower timing. Need this for the poor gas and my heavy foot.
That's the basic of it.
Should be able to put down 750+ hp 650+ tq at a whim and be reliable.
Still looking for pics of a 60-64 with a blower in it so I can look over some details.
Currently I am squaring up the front sheet metal, need some bolts and shims for under the radiator support, then when done it comes off and the engine comes out.
Interior is being pulled out completly and redone and the dash repainted black with chrome gauge clusters I nabbed off someone along with all Sun and mallory gauges. All old school that I am refurbishing. The dang tach has to be converted but there is nothing like a chrome Sun Tach.
I also have all the sun cups and 2 5/8 cowl gauges for the build. Again I do most of this including the cutting and gluing of the carpet and door panels.
Redoing all of my split electrical system with some new items. I run half the car on the old power system for lights etc and another source for ingnition fans pumps etc. I use a starter soleniod for this. Works well and I never worry about burning up wires.
When all is said and done the car will propbably get a shot of black primer and the trim put back on till next year. Then I might paint it.
Build pics coming and parts will be offered up to make room for more goodies!!
Leo