DSS engines

[SSSnake]

Has anybody out there bought an engine from DSS racing? From what they say on their website it seems like a reliable place to purchase a short block or even a long block. I was thinking to go with the Pro Bullet 306 short block. It seems like a reasonable price for a short block. http://www.dssracing.com/pro-bull.htm

Please check it out and let me know what you think


Thanks
Glenn

[Greg Kulp]

Glenn,

Hey, we have a lot in common.

I have ERA FIA #2052, with a DSS engine. That's the good news. Unfortunatley I can't tell you too much about DSS, since I have not yet started the engine. I'm about 2 weeks away from getting it running. Time to complete my build has been an issue but it's finally soming to completion.

I bought from DSS based on their reputation in the Ford performance magazines and my discussions with their shop. I bought a 331 Long Block with the Canfield Stage 3 heads. It has all the other good stuff: Crower Rods, forged steel crank, custom forged Venolia pistons, Comp Camp hyd. roller cam., Harland-Sharp roller rockers, main bearing girdle. They delivered everything as promised and on time. The motor should put out ~440HP and 420+ ft. lbs of torque. I am confident I made a good choice, but the proof will be in the pudding.

I thought long and hard about the 306. I think it is a great package and a lot less $'s than the 331. I bet one of them would really sing with a solid roller cam, the right heads and intake.

Have fun!

Greg

[SSSnake]

I hope everything goes well in the first startup. I was thinking of going with AFR 165cc heads, performer RPM intake, and a hyd. roller cam. What kind of cam are you running?

As much as i would like to go with the 331 stroker it just seems like a better deal for the 306. I want someting that will rev like crazy.

Glenn

[Greg Kulp]

Glenn,

My engine has a Comp Cams Extreme Energy XE274HR cam. As I said it's a hydraulic roller lifter cam. .555/.565 lift with 274/282 duration. Pretty healthy cam for a streetable car.

The AFR 165 heads should be a good match for the 306. The hydraulic lifter cam and dual plane Performer RPM intake will limit your revs to about 6500 rpm. If you want to rev higher you will have to go to a solid lifter roller cam and a good single plane intake manifold like a Victor Jr.

I used a hydraulic roller to keep the maintenance low. Truth be told I'm beggining to wish I had gone the solid lifter route. I don't think the valve lash will have to be adjusted too often since I won't be putting on too many miles. Maybe it will be a project to make the switch some winter in the future.

Greg