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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Big concrete/cast iron jungle of the south
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I've just purchased a thunderjet 429 ci motor out of an early ford thunderbird.
Plan: To make between 450-500hp and be driveable on a daily basis. want to run 11-12 second quarter in xa-xb sedan. Engine runs 10.5:1 comp stock!!!!!!!!!! COMBO: -750 vac sec avenger holley -Edelbrock air gap manifold -Crow cams 507/536 lift cam 1700-4800rpm -Hydraulic cam with anti pump up lifters -Roller rockers/guide plates + stainless steel valves -Dove heads polished and ported with comb chambers CC'd -Balanced bottom end running shot peened rods with 'dished' hypertectic pistons -ARP head, main bolts and rod bolts -Clevite tri metal race bearings throughout. -Twin 21/2 inch exhaust with 4-1 extractors -Engine will run C6 (shift kit) with 2,500 rpm stall Completion date: Hopefully early next year depending on $$$$$$$$$$ |
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