Hey guys,
I had some problems with the 302 that used to be in my ranchero, and I purchased a 347 used that has never been run but sat for about 5 years. So I am currently rebuilding it because it got dirt on the inside of it (sat without and intake or valve covers and a period of time without an oil pan all uncovered). Anyways, this is what my combo consists of:
-Edelbrock Air-gap intake
-MSD pro billet distributor with blaster 2 coil
-Twisted Wedge heads
-10.5:1 compression
-Comp 282S Solid flat tappet cam 282/282 advertised duration, 236/236 duration at .050 lift, and .528/.528 lift
-1.6 roller rockers and one piece comp pushrods
-Some kind of billet timing chain set (brand is not marked on it) that has keyways for 2,4,6,8 degrees advance for the cam and 2,4,6 retard -- when I disassembled, it was on 2 degrees advance and I plan to put it back together that way
-2400 stall TCI converter for my C4
-Doug's Tri-Y headers, 1 5/8 primary 2 1/2 collector
-FRPP valve covers
I have a 650 speed demon carb for it, but it needs a rebuild so I will initially put a 750 edelbrock on it for break-in.
Rearend currently has 3.00 gears but I will be installing 3.55's and that will put me at 3000rpm at 65mph with my tire size. This will mostly be a street car taken to the track once in a while. The 347 kit is an older style that intersects the oil rings, but this is not a daily driver so I am not all that concerned. It has probe pistons, not sure if they are hypers or forged, is there an easy way to tell? Rods are H-beams. This engine was made by a professional company and is rated for 450 flywheel horse but I am not sure how accurate that is, what do you think?
Any suggestions about anything that is out of place or needs improvement?
I had some problems with the 302 that used to be in my ranchero, and I purchased a 347 used that has never been run but sat for about 5 years. So I am currently rebuilding it because it got dirt on the inside of it (sat without and intake or valve covers and a period of time without an oil pan all uncovered). Anyways, this is what my combo consists of:
-Edelbrock Air-gap intake
-MSD pro billet distributor with blaster 2 coil
-Twisted Wedge heads
-10.5:1 compression
-Comp 282S Solid flat tappet cam 282/282 advertised duration, 236/236 duration at .050 lift, and .528/.528 lift
-1.6 roller rockers and one piece comp pushrods
-Some kind of billet timing chain set (brand is not marked on it) that has keyways for 2,4,6,8 degrees advance for the cam and 2,4,6 retard -- when I disassembled, it was on 2 degrees advance and I plan to put it back together that way
-2400 stall TCI converter for my C4
-Doug's Tri-Y headers, 1 5/8 primary 2 1/2 collector
-FRPP valve covers
I have a 650 speed demon carb for it, but it needs a rebuild so I will initially put a 750 edelbrock on it for break-in.
Rearend currently has 3.00 gears but I will be installing 3.55's and that will put me at 3000rpm at 65mph with my tire size. This will mostly be a street car taken to the track once in a while. The 347 kit is an older style that intersects the oil rings, but this is not a daily driver so I am not all that concerned. It has probe pistons, not sure if they are hypers or forged, is there an easy way to tell? Rods are H-beams. This engine was made by a professional company and is rated for 450 flywheel horse but I am not sure how accurate that is, what do you think?
Any suggestions about anything that is out of place or needs improvement?