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Old 07-16-2003, 09:56 PM
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We often talk, compare, and dream (wheather we like it or not) about how much power our various cars have (or might not have) and how they perform on the on a dyno, given the chance. Better known as "Bragging Rights." Recently I was searching for some odd pieces and contacted a well known engine builder hoping he might be able to assist. I inquired about their Mountain Motors, and how they arrive at the displacement and how hard they run them. Size does matter.
Lets define "Large". I'm not talking about a 302 that's had a stroker crank put in it or even a 351 that's been stroked to 408 or 427 or an FE 427 with a 428 crank or a even 460 that's been stroked to 500"+, Nahhh. That ain't "BIG". How about 4.75" bore, 5.75" stroke, and then run it up to 7500 Rpm. That"s a B-I-G 815 CUBIC INCHES. Line forms at the rear.

Rick
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