OK, i'll take the bait. couldn't agree more, the basics are still the
starting point and ussually the first to be controverted.
thanks....steve#1131
>From: Tom & Linda Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: #648 MORE POWER
>Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:03:21 -0700
>
> >>> Hey all,
> >>
> >> I'm sorry if this has been gone over before, but I was
> >> wondering for someone who a stock engine what are the
> >> most effecient engine mods and the HP gains
> >> associated.
> >>
> >> I was thinking about a Kerker 4-2-1 with a stage 7.
> >> What HP gains should I expect?
> >>
> >> What other mods could I do and what benefits are
> >> there.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Drew
>
>Drew and Tech List, I've got to jump in here. After 4 years on the list(s)
>I've read a lot about MORE POWER. Everything from shimming carb needles to
>1500cc engines with a blower. Having spent a lot of my youth learning the
>drag racing game, I learned the first thing you do to any serious engine is
>Blueprint and Balance. I think I read a couple years back a post from
>(maybe) Steve Jassey about the tolerances on the Max engine. If your going
>to build it right, you need to optimize every engine spec you can. Boring
>the cylinders so they are all parallel and at 70� to each other, line
>boring for the crank so it's perpendicular to the rods. CCing the heads so
>all the combustion chambers are the same volume (so the compresion is the
>same in each cyl.) Sizing all the bearings so they are at the best
>tolerance and are consistant from bearing to bearing. Using a dial
>indicator and degree wheel to set the timing instead of hoping the factory
>was "on" that day. In my experience, in wasn't un-usual to see a gain of up
>to 50 h.p. (on a small block chevy, for instance) just by B & B-ing it.
>THEN, when you start bolting on the big carbs, headers, cams, etc. you
>REALLY see the difference. Speed is a lot about consistancy, consistancy is
>about reducing variability, reduce the variables (tolerances) in a given
>powerplant and you automatically will be more consistant and speed will
>happen. OK, said my piece, got my fire suit on, let 'er rip. Tom Morgan,
>#259
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