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Simon · 11-04-07, 08:02 PM

Karl,
i've had a word with Lloyd at T & L who took the time to go over the engines and options. He uses new Dart blocks for his builds, when i asked if he could source a seasoned block the reply was pretty much a flat 'no'. Apparently he'd done this before for a customer and it turned out to be a royal PIA. The older blocks are now getting in short supply and the 1st few he found had various faults which made them unworkable. However there are, ahem, other ways around this issue i've since found out.
As for my choice of engine, the jury's still out. As you've read the general consensus is the 600 hp option is just too much as is the 500 in all honesty, but that will probably have a more usable torque curve. I've asked Lloyd if he can send me dyno charts of these engines to see where the power is being made. Will keep you informed.

Simon.

11-04-07, 08:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
Simon Womabt Silver Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 183 Rep Power: 3	Re: Help with engine choice. Karl, i've had a word with Lloyd at T & L who took the time to go over the engines and options. He uses new Dart blocks for his builds, when i asked if he could source a seasoned block the reply was pretty much a flat 'no'. Apparently he'd done this before for a customer and it turned out to be a royal PIA. The older blocks are now getting in short supply and the 1st few he found had various faults which made them unworkable. However there are, ahem, other ways around this issue i've since found out. As for my choice of engine, the jury's still out. As you've read the general consensus is the 600 hp option is just too much as is the 500 in all honesty, but that will probably have a more usable torque curve. I've asked Lloyd if he can send me dyno charts of these engines to see where the power is being made. Will keep you informed. Simon.