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Jakespeed63 · 02-14-2007, 04:57 PM

Yes, it took exactly 2 years and almost $4,000 to get this thing running. Parts are very expensive for these. I really regret having Egge "reprofile" the cam instead of buying a new one. Car runs good, but nothing like a brand new part.

Except for the machining, did all the work myself. Had to pull the left head twice because I was bending exhaust valves. Turned out clearance was way too tight for one of these motors. Needs to be almost .002". Also, S/S valve stems need to be polished to give them a better micro-finish. Extensive work on heads done by a close freind. Hardened seats on intake and exhaust. Bored .030 with Egge pistons.

Anyone interested in how to Hot-Rod one of these should contact Ross's Machine in Niles, Ohio. He is a nice guy and helped me out of a jam several times. He specializes in 50's GM engines.

02-14-2007, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jakespeed63 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 26	64 394 rebuild Yes, it took exactly 2 years and almost $4,000 to get this thing running. Parts are very expensive for these. I really regret having Egge "reprofile" the cam instead of buying a new one. Car runs good, but nothing like a brand new part. Except for the machining, did all the work myself. Had to pull the left head twice because I was bending exhaust valves. Turned out clearance was way too tight for one of these motors. Needs to be almost .002". Also, S/S valve stems need to be polished to give them a better micro-finish. Extensive work on heads done by a close freind. Hardened seats on intake and exhaust. Bored .030 with Egge pistons. Anyone interested in how to Hot-Rod one of these should contact Ross's Machine in Niles, Ohio. He is a nice guy and helped me out of a jam several times. He specializes in 50's GM engines.