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
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