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Old 05-14-2002, 09:16 AM
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Ed- Crane is one of the few companys that make true roller rockers for 385's. When assembled check to make sure the tips of the rockers don't ride to the side of the valve. If they do the little plates below have to be cut and rewelded. You will see what I am talking about. As for the toploader, its a very good choice in my mind till you get to 500 cubes. Then all bets are off. I would expect E.Ts in the high to mid 10's with a 2700 lbs car with the stuff you described. That's fast enough on a 90 inch wheelbase car to my way of thinking. You of course know or have a idea on what has to be done to the rear end of the car to make it work. But the E-M bunch might have some ideas that might be interesting to listen to. I will kind of drop in on that engine shop , maybe this week just to feel them out. As for my roolbars- I will take pictures soon.
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