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Old 11-09-2009, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
I still think that cam is too mild for what he wants.
I'm not looking for a fire-breather. If I can get another 10% over the original dyno pull (440/475), I'll take it. Joe Lapine was of the opinion that at least that much was in a good dyno-tune. I'm looking for all that power in a tractable package with no surprises. Relatively low maintenance and no sharp breakage points are plusses, meaning a hydraulic cam.

I might pull the engine next fall to make some changes, including a cam - and if the rear drip turns out to be the main seal - but for now I'll go with the hardware I have. If it's a good year, I might build a whole new ally engine instead. (Damn, those prices on Dove SOHC parts are tempting...)
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