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Originally Posted by wheelspin
Hi Shawn,
Catastrophic engine failure  ; maybe over-revved it at Willow Springs track days last March. Haven't finished the autopsy yet; searching for the smokin' gun. Cracked three cylinders and the lifter bores and ruined a nice set of 250 cfm iron heads. Saved the crank, rods, and roller rockers. Rebuilding with 300 KRE heads, 3:42 gear, and a 10" 3200 stall Continental. Gonna scream  . |
I hear you, the 421 is getting tired so we are building a 462 stroker for the GTO, will be ready
For the April. The 535 IA 2 is all ready for final assembly , but I have not found
A roller yet, John is in the same boat as you, cam bearing failed so he is rebuilding it as well. how is the Q-Jet on the GP?
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1964 Catalina 2+2, 389 Tri-Power , 4 Gear , 8 Lugs Sold 2023
1966 GTO, 467 Stroker Mid 11.58@114 Mph
2002 Firehawk Vert, SOM , 6 speed, all the SLP Goodies
1968 Firebird Race Car,525 CU IAll 10.14@133 MPH
1970 442, # Matching 455, 4 Speed W-25 hood
1972 Buick Stage 1 Flame Orange
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