"The" Homewrecker
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Those pistons look great!
I gather that the first set they sent were like the ones we got. Our Diamond came in at 11.48 to 1 with a 4.25" stroke. (we asked for maximum compression)
Next time I'll see if we can get a set like you got.
The pan looks good too. They say a kick out like that really helps.
Too bad you won't have it done in time to make it to Great Bend.
Are you planning to dyno the engine? I'll bet it's going to make great power!
I gather that the first set they sent were like the ones we got. Our Diamond came in at 11.48 to 1 with a 4.25" stroke. (we asked for maximum compression)
Next time I'll see if we can get a set like you got.
The pan looks good too. They say a kick out like that really helps.
Too bad you won't have it done in time to make it to Great Bend.
Are you planning to dyno the engine? I'll bet it's going to make great power!
Pistons look awesome!
Probably just the 1/4 mile dyno. It is a small kick out on the pan but I am fitting a crank scraper so I figured all the oil getting cleaned off needs somewhere to go. Just try to decide if I want to go with a windage tray or not.Those pistons look great!
I gather that the first set they sent were like the ones we got. Our Diamond came in at 11.48 to 1 with a 4.25" stroke. (we asked for maximum compression)
Next time I'll see if we can get a set like you got.
The pan looks good too. They say a kick out like that really helps.
Too bad you won't have it done in time to make it to Great Bend.
Are you planning to dyno the engine? I'll bet it's going to make great power!
There is a little more compression to be had if one wants to get creative, but I will be a minimum of 13.5 in a truck block and I am happy with that.
Looks good Dan! Hadn't seen an update since Sept. 5th. Sorry I missed everything since then. Pistons look awesome.
RE: the previous pistons that cc'd at 11:1 you mentioned in post #292 - Were those the ones I bought or the first replacement for this refresh set that Diamond made wrong?
Did you make your own crank scraper or use an off the shelf BBC one?
RE: the previous pistons that cc'd at 11:1 you mentioned in post #292 - Were those the ones I bought or the first replacement for this refresh set that Diamond made wrong?
Did you make your own crank scraper or use an off the shelf BBC one?
If they cc'd at 11 to 1 in your truck block they should be closer to 12 in my car block. That is good news. Also good news on the Moroso crank scraper as I've been thinking about using one myself. Don't forget a pan baffle to keep oil from sloshing up the rear of the block when you leave.
Anything new in the intake department? With the gains in compression and improved oil control, you'll easily be under 10.50's I bet. I have been "bummed-out" since I started about the lack of a real intake to keep up with a set of ported heads. I know it's been a thorn in the side of several of ya'll racers as well. The more I get to seeing what some have been able to do with the Edelbrock dual quad, the less I'm worrying about it. Monk's engine made enough power with one to run what I want to, and you and Gerry are both already running as good as my end goal is.....so I just need to stop thinking about it I guess.
Anything new in the intake department? With the gains in compression and improved oil control, you'll easily be under 10.50's I bet. I have been "bummed-out" since I started about the lack of a real intake to keep up with a set of ported heads. I know it's been a thorn in the side of several of ya'll racers as well. The more I get to seeing what some have been able to do with the Edelbrock dual quad, the less I'm worrying about it. Monk's engine made enough power with one to run what I want to, and you and Gerry are both already running as good as my end goal is.....so I just need to stop thinking about it I guess.
I think I showed you these already. I wish we could get a look inside this one without that top bolted on it. These pictures are from this site, but I don't remember whose intake it was or who built it. I bet someone can fill in the blanks.
Sent you and email Dan.
Any updates?
Counts for exactly the same update I would be posting.I have had lots of ideas with no resources to execute them. Does that count?
Sure would like to see your 63 trying on her new shoes......
