Yes I am getting started on building my new eng for my 63. I will have the machine shop do the final honing on my block along with decking and align boring it. Once I get it back I will start setting my ring gaps and get ready to measure and assemble it. Boy it feels good to get moving on the new eng. Ron

Glad to hear Ron - good luck!

who got the job

For those that dont know or forgot, like me, Whats the New engine combo going to be.? Congrats on getting it started, mike

hope the machine shops there are a quicker than the ones around here.they tell you 2 weeks lucky if you get it back in 2 months.

Ron, lets hear what the whole package is going to be! I love the old b bodies and I'm really looking forward to the upgrades coming to your car. I always liked your ride and can't wait to see it boogie with the new bullet!!

Is this the kind of engine that has 8 barrels,425 hp and goes by the name "THE ORANGE MONSTER"?

Thanks for the kind words. Fred I am using JB's machine shop on Philidalphia rd in White Marsh Md. They have always done good work for me. I am just having them do the final cyl honing along with the align bore and decking. Once I get it back I will start to assemble the shortblock. I will be using a 4.15 crank that should give me about 493 cubes. Its 440 Source kit and I will be checking the crank very close. I am using flattop pistons that should come out right around zero deck so I can get good quench with the .039 head gasket. With the CNC Eddy heads I will be using it should come to right about 11.0 comp. I will be getting my CNC'd Eddy RPM heads from Jeff at Modern Performance. I will also be getting a custom grind cam from Dwayne Porter and it will be a solid flat tappet that will make good power and let me run on pump gas keeping my cyl pressure where we want it. I will start off with a single carb but if it runs like I hope I think I will then go to the crossram. I wanted to try a Victor intake but I dont think it will fit under my hood so I might just start with the Holley Street Dominator since I have one. I will go with roller rockers and may go with the Hughes rockers as I like them. I need to get a new set of headers as the Hedman 1-3/4 on it now wont cut it with this eng. If I left anything out just le me know. Ron

Wow.....sounds like a great build!

You will have lots of fun with that. Too cool

Sounds great Ron.Only item I might change is the rockers.Consider the Harland Sharps.(pm me for detail)You can squeeze the Victor in there with a low deck block.You will have to use a very short air cleaner element though.

about time for a name change

Good luck,Ron! I always enjoy reading about a new build!! Keep us posted!!

Good luck with it


And don't forget the pics

Hi Ron,
good luck on the build! and take your time!!
Russ

Sounds like a good, sound reliable build ( not too exotic ). Might want to have the block checked before automatically line boring it. Many times this proceedure is done unnecessarily. Could save yourself some $ and a loser than necessary timing chain. JMO. Good luck with it. Wish I had my 63 back - every time I see yours

Good luck with it Ron. Sounds like the new motor should make some good steam!!

Been using JB's machine for a long time. They do very good work and get it done when they say they will. Good luck with the new build.

Congrats on the new build!!!! If Jr dont step up to the plate,he aint got NO CHANCE now!!!!
Whats Ryan upto now??