Bill - nice video, but a nicer sound! I caught that last nite at home... using the abismally slow dial-up internet which is the penalty for living out in the countryside. Definitely worth the wait!
Allen – thanks. Looks like you’ll have an RCR in the semi-neighborhood if you’d like to have a look at before you head for Detroit
Neal – The cam is Crane roller, #TFS-51402001 (Intake 542 lift / 286°, Exhaust 583 lift / 294°); the heads are AFR 185’s. I’ve since learned that the horsepower ‘issue’ may be more closely related to the 48 IDFs on top - they're not IDA's. When I discussed my preferences with KC prior to placing the engine order, I’d hoped for results a bit closer to your 8-cyl monster. What I didn’t know then was how Webers have a real affect on those horsepower numbers, and what I still don't know is how IDFs match up with IDAs. Had I opted for a 4-bbl carb, I was told this engine would easily make it to 500 horsepower. Oh well. I’ll just have to suffer with this underpowered boat anchor for the time being.
By the way, am looking forward to catching up with you one day soon... by any chance did Kouba make arrangements for this Sunday?
Best,
T.