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    Posted: Feb/07/2016 at 11:17am
This is going into a gremlin
13.5 comp. Ross pistons with .043 ring set
Indy sr heads no port job
Indy sr manifold, all ports matched to heads
950 proforma carb
Stock length after market rods
Bullet solid roller cam, 683 lift with 1.6 crower rockers
Dur. at .050 271 intake, 275 with separation 106 degree
9.5 qt. Custom oil pump and pan with Valley line
Joe Hunt magneto

I would like to hear your opinion on the hp it might make and the times through the 1/4 mile.

727 trans, 5000 stall
4.88 rear gears
30 inch tire,13.5 wide
Am 20 rear end
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote one bad rambler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/07/2016 at 12:19pm
Sounds like a nice set up!!! were in the process of building a 401 also..If you decide your not going to use the magneto and decide to sell it keep me in mind....
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You should have spent money on porting the Indy heads, they do not flow well out of the box which will hurt the combination. 
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