Rotating Assembly
Piston Weights A. 448.1 B. 448.2 C. 448.1 D. 447.1 E. 447.4 F. 448.4 G. 447.7 H. 448.6 Statistical Analysis: Mean: 447.95 Median: 448.1 Mode: 448.1 Range: 1.5 I was very impressed with this set of pistons. They are a set of Ross Racing Pistons (http://www.rosspistons.com) and I feel like they were an extremely good [...]
Finally – the engine is starting to come together. I picked up the rotating assembly from JBP and have almost finished prepping the block. What have I done with regard to prep? I thought you would never ask. Started removing old cam bearings Finally got all oil and freeze plugs removed All bolt holes have [...]
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Put in an order over at JBP (Jim Butler Performance) earlier this week and will be picking up all the parts later this month. This first round of parts simply consists of the rotating assembly (cast crank, bearings, rods, pistons, pins, rings) and a camshaft and some braces that help rigidize the middle of the [...]
Stroker Kit Schooling – High Performance Pontiac. Well – this article has me thinking. I have a few 400 blocks sitting around, I think 3. And 2 455 blocks sitting around. They are all in good shape. Probably could sell for roughly $1000 each for the 455′s and $750 for the 400′s. So it is [...]
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With the racing operation successfully transplanted to eastern tennessee, I’m ready to dig in and have some fun. This is where we have been trying to get for a while now and we have finally arrived. Now it is time to enjoy life watching our kids grow up and doing the things we enjoy. For [...]