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05-09-2019, 09:09 PM
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Boss Bird Engine Update 2019
Racing season is here again in the Midwest. Thought I would post up some pics and a little info of what we have been up to the past few months. A major goal for this year was to have 2 long block assemblies for the car so we can continue to compete in a multi-day event if there is serious engine damage on day 1. One of the most maddening situations for me the past several years was to qualify near the top of a ladder, only to be unable to compete in the eliminations. This was especially upsetting when Eric put the Boss Bird, the only non-hemi powered car, number 1 at the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion. On that near perfect qualifying run, we broke a lifter, which locked-up and damaged the camshaft. We were done for the weekend. With the help of Jack Gifford, opening up our oil passages this winter, and hundreds and hundreds of hours getting a second block ready, we are finally ready to assemble a second block. Line hone is near perfect, +0 -.0001". Sleeves installed and plate honed to -0 +.0003". Lifter bushings installed and honed to -0 +.0002. It's a nice piece. Hopefully we won't turn it into scrap right away. Here are some pics of the block and in the next post I will put up some pics of the major head damage I had to repair as well this winter. Nitro is very hard on parts for sure.
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05-09-2019, 09:32 PM
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#3
05-09-2019, 09:33 PM
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Very Cool! Glad you guys will soon have a back-up engine. When is your first race this year?
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62' Lemans, Nostalgia Super Stock, 541 CI, IA2 block, billet 4.5" crank, Ross, Wide port Edelbrocks, Gustram intake, 2 4150 style BLP carbs, 2.10 Turbo 400, 9" w/4:30 gears, 8.76 @153, 3100lbs |
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05-09-2019, 09:35 PM
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Here are a few pics of combustion chamber and seat damage and repair.
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#5
05-09-2019, 09:54 PM
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Good luck this yr guys!!!
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#6
05-09-2019, 10:04 PM
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Looking Good Mike!
BTW, I received the e-head - nice work with band saw!
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Randy Repp 1964 GTO "GoatZilla" 1964 GTO "Injunuity" A/FX Nostalgia Super Stock 220" Rear Engine Pontiac Powered Dragster https://www.facebook.com/PontiacSpeedShop/ https://www.facebook.com/GoatZillaRacing/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/RebuildExcitement/ https://www.facebook.com/Call1844RacersRV/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/INJUNWARS/ 
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05-09-2019, 10:20 PM
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05-09-2019, 10:40 PM
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That's what one calls a labor of love to compete at that level with a poncho. Good luck.
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 1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 Tempest ET clone street/strip 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1969 GTO limelight Conv. 4speed go and show (sold) 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1972 GTO 455 HO, 4 speed, (build) 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds |
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05-10-2019, 12:25 AM
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Good luck this season!
Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft) 7.75 @ 178 pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be First seven second pass(7.98): https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines 
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05-10-2019, 02:01 AM
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05-10-2019, 06:19 AM
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Looks great!! Looking forward to results!
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Darby 74 Grandville 2Dr 455 c.i 4550# 2011 1.60 60 ft,7.33@94.55-11.502@117.74  2017, 74 firebird -3600 lbs (all bests) 1.33 60 ft, 6.314@108.39 9.950@134.32 M/T 275/60 ET SS Drag Radial 2023,(Pontiac 505) 1.27 60 ft, 5.97@112.86, 9.48@139.31.... 275/60 Radial Pro's |
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05-10-2019, 06:28 AM
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Eric
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05-10-2019, 07:03 AM
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Good Luck!
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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05-10-2019, 07:26 AM
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Eric
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"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" noted philosopher Mike Tyson Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. “The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” |
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05-10-2019, 08:32 AM
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Randy Repp 1964 GTO "GoatZilla" 1964 GTO "Injunuity" A/FX Nostalgia Super Stock 220" Rear Engine Pontiac Powered Dragster https://www.facebook.com/PontiacSpeedShop/ https://www.facebook.com/GoatZillaRacing/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/RebuildExcitement/ https://www.facebook.com/Call1844RacersRV/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/INJUNWARS/
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#16
05-10-2019, 09:22 AM
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Head damage is a drag.
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1967 Firechicken, 499", Edl heads, 262/266@0.050" duration and 0.627"/0.643 lift SR cam, 3.90 gear, 28" tire, 3550#. 10.01@134.3 mph with a 1.45 60'. Still WAY under the rollbar rule. |
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05-10-2019, 12:34 PM
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Wow. What caused that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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05-10-2019, 02:10 PM
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Wishing you guys the best.
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#19
05-10-2019, 02:27 PM
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The beauty of aluminum is that chamber can be restored to 95% of it's original look and 100% of it's function. Never happen with an iron head. Even though I am still leading the charge for an iron "replacement" head. |
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05-10-2019, 09:44 PM
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Keep leading that iron head charge, that would be an awesome addition to the Pontiac arsenal we already have. good luck this season, we'll all be watching!!
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