Ran into one more issue with the R3 block. There is some extra material on these blocks that gets in the way of the rivet on the Cometic gaskets. So lesson learned the hard way! One new set of Cometic gaskets is on order.

Engine is on the dyno and making pulls. Seems like a nice little motor so far. Sounds really healthy, no leaks and no problems. Looks like she'll make 525/525. Lots of torque down low and carries 500 ft-lbs up to 5000 rpm. Should really make that Valiant jump out of the corners and pull hard down the straights.

what size carb/jetting are u using?thanks mike

Carb in the dyno picture is a Braswell 750 high flow. I'll put the BLP 650 on there next to get dialed in. The car will run with the BLP 650 at the track. I'll also try my Holley 1000HP if I get time just to see if there is any difference in power.

AndyF,

How are we looking for a April 15th day in So Cal for some track time and media exposure on the car?

Sorry Steve,

I really wanted to attend SFSF4 but its's just not gonna happen this year. I considered attending with car in current form but the 1000 mi (one way) tow, and other constraints prevent it from happening. I will miss it, but hopefully have the car fully dialed in and ready for next year.

Tim W

Got some new parts from PRW the other day. Polished water pump and sheet metal valve covers. Figured some of you SB guys might be interested.

We ran the new MSD e-curve distributor on the dyno with just a coil and no ignition box. It seemed to work just fine. The e-curve is a fun ignition to play with. It has 100 different ignition curves built in. It has an electronic vacuum advance as well as electronic advance that is rpm sensitive. It also has a built in rev limiter and it can be run locked out with a start retard.

The MSD tech line recommended the 8207 coil so I fabricated a little bracket to hang it on the intake manifold mounts.

That GM sized distributor sure looks fat, could be a problem on some A-bodies, and B-bodies. If there is a BB version it might interfere with heads. They need to make the electronics fit into standard mopar diameter dizzy.

Getting ready to drop the new 427 into the Valiant. First step was unloading the Valiant at my shop.

We scaled the car as a first step so we can track the changes. The car should be about 100 lbs lighter with the new parts but we'll have to see how it works out.

Time to thrash.

Car is looking great,Andy!!

Old drivetrain weighed 670 lbs. This is a 360 with iron heads and a cast iron four speed.

The 427 engine weighs 450 lbs. I don't have a drivetrain total yet but I'm thinking it will be about 600 lbs once we bolt on the trans, bellhousing, clutch, etc.

i know someone with the block ur lookin for 340 rest cheap and new

Thanks, but I'm not looking for a block. I could use a full time mechanic though to put these projects together!

Here is the 427 ready to drop into the car. Custom road race oil pan from Charlie, Quicktime bellhousing, Passon aluminum case tranny, Hughes CNC heads, TTi headers, etc.

In she goes!