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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde
What will this engine cost me? I have a Model "B" engine in my Coupe that has stock dimensions, but it is getting tired. I want to rebuild the engine with:
> Rebuilt short block;
> Insert bearings;
> Modern rear & front main bearing seals;
> Pressurized oil supply system;
> Touring grind camshaft;
> Metal camshaft timing gear;
> Modern stainless valves with larger diameter intakes;
> 7:1 Cylinder head;
> Balanced reciprocating & rotating components;
> Stock flywheel lightened the max amount;
> Exhaust header;
> Weber carburetor.
My goals are to increase mid range torque, cruise at 60 - 65 MPH (3000 RPM), and burst to 75 - 80 MPH (3645 RPM) for passing running with 87 Octane gasoline and running a stock 3.78:1 differential.
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Hey Bob,
You scare hell out of me, by talking these numbers....WITH MECHANICAL BRAKES !!
That said, back in 2002 I had all ‘Improvements’ that you mention...and more done for 10K.
However, I already had my own NOS B block; NEW drilled C crank and new Crower rods for this build. So you can figure costs add on.
I must say that you do not mention full filtered oil system, a MUST , in my opinion when putting that much $$$$.$$ into a B.
I’d like to hear how you are planning to SAFELY slow/stop quickly from such projected speeds ?
BTW
My B work was done in Turlock, back when.
Good luck with this project !