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Old Jan 15, 2022 | 06:15 AM
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Hey all
I am looking at buying a blown stroked 371 from a friend to use in a front engine nostalgia dragster…..
I don’t know anything about these engines. I do know & trust the machine shop that built this engine.
I am looking for a magneto & either a 2 or 4 pot hilborn FI setup & pump…..
I appreciate your help
kevin slack
Old Jan 15, 2022 | 07:46 AM
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Welcome to the site, post some pictures of your project. Is there a question here?
Old Jan 15, 2022 | 02:31 PM
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A few…..
in a low boost application, like a weak 6-71 & E86, are stock rods & a welded crank OK? Not gonna spin the motor over 5500…..
Old Jan 15, 2022 | 02:32 PM
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No pix, I’m 3500 miles away fm motor. I did see it in person last August, then it wasn’t for sale….. now it is….
Old Jan 15, 2022 | 02:45 PM
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If it were built for the blower you should be fine.
Old Jan 15, 2022 | 07:30 PM
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Just my opinion, but Hilborn fi were like a toggle switch, full on or full off with not much in the middle. They didn't cross over much to anything other than the go straight stuff.

My ex brother-in-law may still have a complete set up that was used on his dirt track rig in the sixties that didn't work out well, he hardly ever sell anything, but it may be worth a try. I can get you a number if you want to try.. It would have about 100% cool factor for about 2% of the car crowd, as most wouldn't even know what it is.... Tedd
Old Jan 19, 2022 | 06:43 AM
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