Very informative and well documented!! I've had to do with several GV set-ups, and my own most recent one made use of the 'short' version. It surely helps to keep things compact. Mine went into my '63 F-100 ICB and there was plenty of room. The last one before that was in a '67 Fairlane GTA that had a 460 swapped in, and it required almost a total floor re-work. OOF!

KS

For several years, so far as I know, Dove heads have had a raised exhaust port location. But I was under the impression that the amount of relocation was a half-inch. It might be worthwhile to call Dove (440 236 5139) and ask Earl for some info.

KS

Jay, this was not a failure, but only a setback. It's a time-out that gives you clear until this time next year to get everything in shape.

There are only twenty four hours in a day, for all that you've managed to get about twenty eight hours of value out of each day for the last several months.

This would only be a 'fail' if you were to choose to stop here and not carry on, and I see only resolve on your part.

Good Luck!!!!!

KS

Go it, Jay!

You've really got what it takes!!!

KS

I've just propped my chin on my fist to keep from being open-mouthed at the extent of your efforts. I agree with your conclusions as to the way to proceed.

On a slightly different note, is there a reason for NOT using a dry-sump? Much more room around the pan, and greater control of windage. And it would also obviate the necessity for your vacuum pump, as well as adding capacity. What's not to like?

KS

I'll tell a really stupid on myself. Had exactly the same sort of results over a winter when Brother Lon and I were running his TP-equipped '67 Mustang. First trip to Milan in the Spring and, although everything ran perfectly, we couldn't get out of the 13s. After several passes, and nightmarish thrashes in between, we found that a linkage arm was bent and we weren't getting WOT. Ten seconds with a pair of pliers and everything went back to normal.

And as a touch of SOHC development history, did you get a set of the very first design heads installed, by accident? The first design had the plug in the technically perfect position. But the rest of the engine didn't like it. When they moved the plug to the present position, with no other changes, they gained over a hundred horsepower! (It's easy to tell the difference, since the first design had the plug wells on the bottom edge of the cam covers, instead of the top.)

KS

Just four words---SON OF A B----!!!

Ken

It's easy for me to sit back, read your weekly blog and make comment. BUT---you do realize that you are, virtually singlehandedly doing what, most often, requires a full full-time crew of professionals to accomplish? I remain in total awe of what you are doing, and actually have little doubt that you WILL get it done, done right, and ultimately triumph! I doff my hat!!!

KS