so the engine guy emailed me back...

[Cajun JungleBoy]

Michael,

Thank you for contacting Proformance Unlimited. We would be happy to help you with this project. I would recommend our 351w 420hp engine package; this particular engine has plenty of horse power and performs very well on the street. The turn key engine package will be $6,450 plus shipping. Below you will find the engine specifications so you can review them. We offer a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty with all our crate engines. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call with any questions at 1-800-267-3940 and I will be happy to answer them.





· A precision machined 351w series block painted color of choice (Upgrade To New Sportsman II Block Add $1,350)

· A cast iron precision ground micro polished crankshaft

· A set of tri metal Clevite 77 rod and main bearings

· A set of Eagle I-beam connecting rods with ARP hardened rod bolts

· A set of Speed-Pro performance heavy duty flat top pistons w/ coated skirts

· Assembled with hand filled performance rings to match

· A Cloyes three piece true double roller timing set

· A hand selected performance camshaft to achieve the idle & throttle response to customers desire.

· (16) high rev lifters (anti-pump up)

· Dart Aluminum Performance Cylinder Heads, With 62cc Combustion Chambers And 195CC Intake Runners.

· (8) Stainless Steel 2.02 Intake Valves

· (8) Stainless Steel 1.60 Exhaust Valves

· (16) High Performance Valve Springs And Retainers (To Match Camshaft)

· 7/16 Screw In Studs And Hardened Guide Plates

· All New ARP Head Bolts

· A set of chrome moly push rods

· (16) 1.6 ratio true aluminum roller rockers

· Melling high volume oil pump

· Melling oil pick up

· Chrome front sump oil pan, and dip stick (additional $150 for rear or double sump oil pans)

· New timing cover with scale

· Engine will be assembled with all new bolts

· New Edelbrock performance intake manifold ( different intake manifolds can be used at customers request.)

· A new chrome thermostat housing to match intake

· Edelbrock carburetor w/ electric choke (upgrade to a Holley or Demon for $300)

· A set of custom fit Taylor 8mm ignition wires (color of choice black, red, blue, yellow, green, orange no extra charge)

· 14" chrome air cleaner

· MSD Pro-Billet Ready To Run Distributor

· MSD blaster II coil and bracket

· A set of Autolite spark plugs

· New fuel pump w/inline filter

· A brand new hi-flow water pump

· A new set of chrome valve covers

· Professional Products performance balancer

· Fel-Pro performance gaskets

· All Engines Will Come With Flex Plate (For Auto Trans) Additional $200 For Manual Transmissions.

· As We Assemble Your Engine We Take Several Pictures Throughout The Building Process. And Then We Send Them To You Via E-Mail, So You Can See The Quality Of Parts And Workmanship That Goes Into Your Engine.

· Each Engine Is Live Run Tested Timing Set, Carburetor Adjusted For Optimum Performance.

· We Video Tape Your Live Run Engine, And Send You A Copy







Sincerely,

Steve Lejda

Proformance Unlimited Inc.

23 Cindy Lane

Ocean, NJ 07712

PH: 800-267-3940

INT: +1-732-695-2520

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[Herbstang]

that would give the TC a lope looks like a great motor

[Cajun JungleBoy]

is there anything you see could be changed from what ya'll see. Someone told me stainless steel could become brittle and break underpressure.

[MarkuzLS1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cajun JungleBoy is there anything you see could be changed from what ya'll see. Someone told me stainless steel could become brittle and break underpressure.

Are you worried about the valves, or what?

[Herbstang]

read up on stainless Valve Alloys-What Makes Them So Special?, Ted Tunnecliffe, Automotive Rebuilder, September 1999

[Cajun JungleBoy]

thanks guys, as you can imagine when the build begins, it'll be lots of questions

[bullitt482]

Get a Forged 4340 crank as well.... Cast is poo....

[silverstangboy]

depends really, if your going to blow the hell out of it then get the forged, but otherwise you don't want all that extra weight

[Cajun JungleBoy]

Planning on throwing a wet nitrous kit. I was also alerted that you can't have monstrous cams with boosted motors? This true? It happens to take away from the performance and also throw hazard to a blown motor.

[MarkuzLS1]

Cam grinds that are optimized for NA are different than cam grinds optimized for nitrous/FI.

[n8r]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkuzLS1 Cam grinds that are optimized for NA are different than cam grinds optimized for nitrous/FI.

I believe it happens to be a difference in the vacuum the different grinds make

[meteorachick]

ha that place is like a half hour from me, didn't even know they existed...i may have to take a trip up there

[Cajun JungleBoy]

do that and let me know how reputable they may look

[MarkuzLS1]

Quote: Originally Posted by n8r I believe it happens to be a difference in the vacuum the different grinds make

From the Comp Cams FAQ

3. My motor is currently normally aspirated, but I plan on installing a power adder. Can I use the same cam for both applications?

Normally aspirated (N/A) engines and boosted engines generally require different camshafts for optimum efficiency. Typically, camshafts intended for use with power adders will feature a wider LSA and more exhaust duration than those intended for use in a non-boosted application.

A few important points:

• Each type of power adder is different and so are the cams that work best with them. Variables such as boost pressure or nitrous horsepower shot must be taken into consideration to ensure consistent performance.

• Nitrous creates a lot of cylinder heat and requires more exhaust duration to help evacuate the cylinder.

• Superchargers also increase cylinder heat and tend to work more efficiently with a wider lobe separation.

• Turbocharger technology has come a long way. Again, many variables should be considered, but in general you don’t need a very large cam. Turbo cams in fact, should have less exhaust duration than a N/A cam. .

[woody]

Ask him a few questins, first I can only assume its a hyper piston? Then ask him what the rings are made of, is the top moly and the second grey iron? If so, ask him what stone is used to finish hone the block, then ask what his spec is on bore taper and out of round. These are a few questions that when answered will tell you alot of info.

[bullitt482]

Quote: Originally Posted by n8r I believe it happens to be a difference in the vacuum the different grinds make

That and the "overlap" between the intake and exhaust on an NA motor is more prevalent, where as a boosted motor will blow the mixture out if the exhaust is open too long.


*edit* Dammit, glad I didn't finish. Just saw Mark's post... SORRY MARK!!

[Herbstang]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cajun JungleBoy do that and let me know how reputable they may look

come on !!! It's in Jersey