Paul.  Well said!  Jon is noted for thinking way outside the box and being quite innovative along the way.
 
As Jepito previously mentioned, the rpm band for the Vintage Engine Class is 3000-6000 rpm’s.  The fuel being used is VP101 which falls between a pump gas and race fuel and this alone puts the engine in that grey area between a street engine and race engine.  My own proposed engine combination for the 2015 EMC competition is going to end up being a dyno queen or a mild race engine due to the fuel requirement.  This engine is a combination that’s going to be hard to repurpose without a complete teardown for a piston and camshaft change later.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

4-6k dyno pull http://youtu.be/FHvN41NNalM


Warm up. http://youtu.be/MY2wkoze6yQ

I'm not in, but on the alternate list. Hopefully something wil change because I feel pretty good about my chances. My engine was built for pump gas so it has some room for improvement to take advantage of the VP 101. The cam and headers are set up for a little higher rpm as well. Even as is though its
334ci making 450hp @6000 and solid low end torque.

3000-6000rpm

What is the RPM range for the Vintage class?  I haven't followed the most recent contests, but one thing that has been evident in the past is that unless your engine can produce torque numbers at the bottom of the RPM range, equal to it's displacement or better, the chances of winning  were slim & none. Even making the top six was doubtful. I realize this vintage class has limited entries, but Jon Kaase is a master builder/ tuner & everyone else better be on their best game or it's unlikely for them to get close to the front.. 


Paul

Ted, I bet Kaase will out spend you....but he won't beat you....but, we will get to see what a NO-EXPENSE spared Y-block will do....my 2 cts..



Bill

Pelham,Al

say royce i can't find the post on that engine, can you send it to me, thanks, wayne. any pics.?


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hi royce! great, thanks!


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Wayne, Yes I did use the headers.. The dyno video that made 500 hp used those headers

say royce, i believe you can use low deck mopar intakes with adapter plates. that would give you a number of different options on intake. just a thought! have you tryed those big tube spred port SBC headers on anything y-block? just want to know if they work. i figured a big inch lincoln y might like them better, thanks, wayne!


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