DeTomaso Mailing List: September 99, Message #105

I'd like some input, comments and advise on my own re-build. . .I'm
re-building my car I am following the thread on engines and suspension with
some interest.  My original Rolls Royce Plan and Beer-Budget was just to
re-build my mild stroker Cleveland with more cam, compression and
carburation. . .The goal was to achieve 600HP between 5000-6000 grand with a
3.5 ring gear (2.6 final) and a .655 5th gear. . .  I've now heard from
several folks who opinions I respect that my BEER budget high compression
STROKER won't get me there. . .but a CRATE SVO 460 WILL do the job for the
same money to rebuild my old stroker.

Okay-already, I got da flame suit BACK-on...fire away. I need your input and
expert and not so expert advise!
MD
e-----Original Message-----
From: Jones, Daniel C <Daniel.Jones@MW.Boeing.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <detomaso@realbig.com>
Date: Friday, September 03, 1999 10:18 AM
Subject: RE: Engine questions


>Keep in mind there are Aussie blocks and then there are Aussie blocks.
>The number you list is for Mike Fielder.  The block that I bought from him
>weighs 150 lbs and has 2 bolt mains, the same as a standard U.S. 351C
>block.  The Aussie NASCAR XE block was the heavyweight with 4 bolt mains.
>Also, there were supposedly siamesed and non-siamesed bore versions of the
>thick-walled blocks.  Jay Cushman of Cushman Competition sometimes has
>the thick walled Aussie blocks (for $1000) but they are use race parts and
>may need work (like a sleeve).  You also might want to contact Kip at PPC
>about the Aussie blocks as well.
>
>Dan Jones
>> ----------
>> From: JDeRyke@aol.com[SMTP:JDeRyke@aol.com]
>> Reply To: JDeRyke@aol.com
>> Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 9:00 PM
>> To: Multiple recipients of list
>> Subject: Re: Engine questions
>>
>> In a message dated 8/30/99 2:50:42 PM, jtu951@airmail.net writes:
>>
>> << How do I find an Aussie block?
>> FWIW, here's the phone # of the guy who supplied them to a few Listers
>> earlier in the year- <(562)428-9764> Dunno what he charged. Keep in mind,
>> this is an Aussie truck block that weighs about 50 lbs more than the
351C,
>>
>> mostly around the crank main supports. Its also a 'siamese' bore, so will
>> take a substantial overbore. I've heard 0.060" -over is stone-dependable.
>>  Who makes "indestructable" cranks?
>> SVO sells forged steel cranks that are either finish-ground, or as-forged
>> and
>> need everything, that will stroke to 4" for around $1600. Any SVO dealer
>> including Gary Hall sells them, or you can order them direct. I think
SCAT
>> in
>> So-Cal also sells forged racing cranks. Don't forget to go with good
>> con-rods, in Chev bearing size, along with the pkg. FYI, 4.060 x 4"
stroke
>> is
>> over 410 cubic inches.......and a mild engine this size ought to put out
>> 500
>> horses easy.... Stay under control!! - J DeRyke
>>
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