Profile Picture

Picked up a 292- What do I have here?

Posted By ac289ace 4 Years Ago
You don't have permission to rate!
Author
Message
ac289ace
Posted 4 Years Ago
View Quick Profile
Supercharged

Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)Supercharged (95 reputation)

Group: Forum Members
Last Active: 4 Years Ago
Posts: 34, Visits: 371
I was the one that bought the engine Buzz posted about in the Racing Section a couple of days ago. As Buzz said in his thread, all markings have been ground from it and I would like to make sure I know what I have. My plan for the engine is to put it in a '57 T-bird and while I don't mind performance enhancements, I would like to make sure it is reliable and streetable.
Now for the questions-

 For the crank, it doesn't have the aspirin mark, has a EC marking, a 15/16" hole on the front counterweight, and the rods are EBU so from what I have read, all of this checks out as a 292. Is this correct?

It looks very clean and has what looks like aluminum pop up pistons. I think they are aluminum because they are non-magnetic. Does anyone recognize the pistons? I am trying to understand if I am going to end up with a high compression ratio  if I put this back together as is.

The heads are ECZ-G heads and it looks they have stainless exhaust valves and some mild porting, but the rockers needs a little clean up. 
Based on what can be seen from the limited pics and info so far, could this be a good match for my needs or should I consider a piston swap?
Here are a couple of pics and I can get more if it helps pin things down a bit.









Threaded View

Threaded View
Forum Post Picked up a 292- What do I have here? By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The crank is 272 or 292. Measure the cylinder bores. You will need... By charliemccraney ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The chambers have been cut to match the piston domes, you must... By Cliff ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post The rocker arms (they start with 575) are the 1.43 ratio, not the... By paul2748 ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post By today’s standards typical 292’s were low compression. 8 - 8.5 to 1... By DryLakesRacer ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks all for the input and once again I find myself in over my head... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post You really want to establish the static and dynamic ratios. Not to... By miker ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]miker (7/5/2021)[/b][hr] You really want to establish... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post While the G head is often referred to as the 312 head, it was the... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I see grade six head bolts in one of your pictures. It would be a... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Ted, Thank you very much for the running the numbers with what I had... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post "I’m the type who would make a plaster mold of the piston top and cc... By Lord Gaga ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I've been on the road and not posting, but I am home now and thought I... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just a note - ECZ-G CYL HEADS were also used into 1958 production... By KULTULZ ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]ac289ace (7/22/2021)[/b][hr]I want to do a mild performance... By Ted ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post About a Cam? link from this site to John Mummert's site. (... By PF Arcand ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post I'm going to give a largely seat of the pants description of what I... By YBLOCKMERC ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Something to consider my experience anyway. “ Off the shelf “ cam e4... By one piece at a time ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Duane's point about the E-4 lobe seperation is well taken.. I believe... By PF Arcand ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Here is some personal feedback you may find useful. My TBird engine... By Florida_Phil ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks everyone for the cam insight. Based on the input I think the E4... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Getting adequate oil to the rockers is an issue with these engines.... By Florida_Phil ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post [QUOTE]I am using the fuel pump that incorporates a vacuum boost... By KULTULZ ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]KULTULZ (7/27/2021)[/b][hr] [QUOTE]I am using the fuel... By ac289ace ( 4 Years Ago )
Forum Post Many moons ago I added a vacuum tank to the brakes on a car I had... By ian57tbird ( 4 Years Ago )


Reading This Topic


Site Meter