[carpoor]

Originally Posted by gloryrestoparts

yes, I'm storing the original VIN matching engine. The new engine will be built to the correct 70 WT specs, but the actual block is a 71 auto code (can't recall the specific code off the top of my head). This isn't an issue for the Pure Stock and Factory Stock Drag racing. Sadly, no I didn't bring my car (wish I did as a lot of guys ran personal bests). It was a 2 day event, but I had other plans on Sat so couldn't bring my car.

btw Tim, I almost did blow up the original engine a couple years ago. Got REAL lucky. Only damage was a cracked balancer (in the keyway) which has since been replaced and the bottom end was checked out too. Then the motor was dyno'd. And I know people are going to ask so, the build by the second owner put out just under 300hp and the power dropped off the table after 5000rpm as the valve springs are shot.

Chassis dyno? Or engine dyno? And care to say what the new engine makes? PM me if you don't want to say on the forum. I am helping a friend build a 72' Lemans GT 400/4speed. I have somewhat of a game plan for the engine, would love to bounce ideas off people who have built a strong combination.