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  1. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by Hotboat View Post
    I'll probably get schooled, but isn't ps/ss 340cu max?
    You are only off by 100 cubic inches.
    No. SS is limited to .060 over bore 440(427 + .060 over bore) and is a lot of spec parts like block, heads, pistons, crankshaft etc. Spec gasoline

    PS is limited to 500 inches, and unlimited modifcations. UNBLOWN, methanol fuel is OK

    The Nascar engines are only PS legal.

  2. #12
    Quote Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO View Post
    I think you pick those engines up used for around 5-6 grand. Could be a good way to go for the power they're making. Definitely have good parts in them.
    But don't break it. Things like camshafts cost 2 arms and a leg + first born. Pistons and connecting rods are slightly less, but still costly. We can't even discuss the cost of replacing a head in you need one a few years from now. The Dodge major component parts are already getting scarce.

    They are still 150-200HP short of a well build BBC Pro Stock engine. But then so is a legal SS engine, and they own the PS class right now. Nobody is building full tilt Pro Stock engines. Most are just warmed over 496 strokers.

    A REAL Pro Stock engine should make 1000HP.
    Last edited by gn7; 12-05-2013 at 07:35 PM.

  3. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by gn7 View Post
    But don't break it. Things like camshafts cost 2 arms and a leg + first born. Pistons and connecting rods are slightly less, but still costly. We can't even discuss the cost of replacing a head in you need one a few years from now. The Dodge major component parts are already getting scarce.
    Very true. Ran into the same deal with the Buick stage 2 v6's. some parts were cheap because they were SBC stuff, other parts were god awful expensive.

  4. #14
    Quote Originally Posted by gn7 View Post
    You are only off by 100 cubic inches.
    No. SS is limited to .060 over bore 440(427 + .060 over bore) and is a lot of spec parts like block, heads, pistons, crankshaft etc. Spec gasoline

    PS is limited to 500 inches, and unlimited modifcations. UNBLOWN, methanol fuel is OK

    The Nascar engines are only PS legal.
    340/440 I knew it ended in 40 lol

    K is blown or turbo 500 correct? (I hope I get this one right )

  5. #15
    Nothing about those engines is anything like a small block Dodge. The single biggest factor is the bore centers, which throws everything else off. The crank, cam, heads. Camshafts are ground on 60MM cores, valve layout is completely different than any shelf stock piston and the heads are set up for 6MM stems. Rockers arm assemblies are serious money. Rods use Honda journal sizes. Only reasonably priced manifolds are all cast single 4 bbl manifolds.
    The look like a steal until you need something. Then they are a hole to throw money in.

    The SB2 was probably the best buy at the time they were selling them. At least a good portion of the parts interchange with SBC if you needed to. And there is a ton of the stuff out there.
    The Dodge, new Ford and the new RO7 are pure money pits.

  6. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by Hotboat View Post
    340/440 I knew it ended in 40 lol

    K is blown or turbo 500 correct? (I hope I get this one right )
    Nope wrong again. K is 470 inches and a 8-71 blower in a open boat. There is no limit in a capsule boat, blower or engine, and nitro is legal
    Last edited by gn7; 12-05-2013 at 08:13 PM.

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    WOW, Sounds kinda like when we use to use Suzuki rods in the Yamaha's. trippy

  8. #18
    Quote Originally Posted by gn7 View Post
    Nope wrong again. K is 470 inches and a 8-71 blower in a open boat. There is no limit in a capsule boat, blower or engine, and nitro is legal
    Memory is the second thing to go, I forgot what the first thing is

    Thank you!

  9. #19
    Quote Originally Posted by Hotboat View Post
    Memory is the second thing to go, I forgot what the first thing is

    Thank you!
    No big deal. I am sure you could school me on cheeses and Firball

  10. #20
    Quote Originally Posted by gn7 View Post
    No big deal. I am sure you could school me on cheeses and Firball
    Either that or we could talk about P&L statements, quick & current ratios, DSO, or GL trial balances. Nah, boring.
    How about MTA's on a directional phase distance relay like a Schweitzer or go old school and run a plot on a KD-10. Nah, even more boring.
    How about weld procedures for 9 chrome. Yeah, now we're cooking with gas

 

 

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