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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow reacted to Bextreme04's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    Factory L29 and 8.1L are in the 9.0:1 range with the factory fast burn iron heads. You can run ~10:1 very safely on aluminum heads and...
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to Z28 Guy's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    Bucket~The 280 TFS heads are bad to the bone. Eric W... a famous head porter and youtube tested a line of oval heads and the AFR 265 and...
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to bucket's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    I've recently been watching a bunch of head porting videos and have learned something from it. If going with stock or reworked iron...
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to Z28 Guy's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    Specs on my 454 is that it is bone stock engine for the 87 model R20. I think its rated at 240hp/330TQ which is weak for a 454 ci motor...
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to bucket's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    Here's the Vortec heads side by side with the lowly peanut port heads:
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to Catbox's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    The 454 that was mostly stock in my '79 would barely turn its own tire over with me dumping the clutch. Enter some simple to do mods...
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to Rustisbest's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    Bullet, Mike Jones or Isky imo
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to bucket's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    To pick a good cam, you will first need to know what compression, heads and induction you will be using.
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    Craig Nedrow reacted to TotalyHucked's post in the thread 489ci tow build... with Like Like.
    I know very little about big blocks, bear in mind. I'm an LS guy. But personally, for what you're doing, I'd probably skip the forged...
  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow replied to the thread BBC 489 build.
    The engine brain cam in today, a few pics. In retrospect, I wish I had gone solid roller, less trouble with solids, and much higher...
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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow replied to the thread BBC 489 build.
    I like a positive retention of the cam bolts, and ARP bolts for the head. Fit perfect.
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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow replied to the thread BBC 489 build.
    I also notched the block to help with intake shrouding, 1st two pics. For those that want to know, stay .06 off the top of the ring, and...
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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow replied to the thread BBC 489 build.
    Its Friday, and I had a good day in the shop. First two pics of the finisher ports. Cleaned the heads, and assembled. I blow the guides...
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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow replied to the thread BBC 489 build.
    finished the heads except assembly some pics. Got a bunch of parts coming in Friday, Hope to assemble heads tomorrow, but need cleaned...
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  • Craig Nedrow
    Craig Nedrow reacted to WebMonkey's post in the thread Intro & opinion with Like Like.
    mighty kind, but now i'm sad i'm a hermit that never goes anywhere. way too far even for sweet truck parts. :( i'll live. stepside...
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