i've run mine for about 18-24 months.
running supplied locks/retainers springs after checking.i use a purple 509 cam.
machined to 78cc chamber and pocket ported.
i also had to clearance for 3/8 smith brothers pushrods
i used cometic gaskets from Don Gould
work great daily driven and regularly raced on pump gas

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive