Got some painting done just finished with the final sanding and buffing. Also with things slowing down, my seats got finished. May have this thing done this summer after all.

Mocking up so I can make header and motor mount adjustments. More room than I thought there would be.

Thanks Jay,

No denying the Grabber hood is better looking for this car. But I do need more clearance. Right now it is wall art.


Mike

Bob,

They are a bit and by a bit I mean almost double the cost of glass pieces. But they are quality parts with great customer service and from what I have seen require zero work to make right. Unlike a lot of fiberglass stuff I have used. The exception to that being the spoiler ends. He leaves a little extra material so a guy can trim to fit. Who else would make carbon parts for an old Maverick except an outfit called www.maverickmancarbon.com?



Paulie, Thanks



Mike

Blair, I have not committed to them . Jason who is porting the heads recommended we talk about smaller valves this afternoon. He is recommending 2.2 or 2.19 at this point but still a work in progress. Thanks for the input Blair. I believe he is in agreement about the large valve hindering flow. As is often the case what I think I want and what I need may differ. I may still use it but my cam choice is also being evaluated and will remain a solid flat tappet, input in that area is also welcome.

Mike

530 HP

469 HP

Since the 445 Maverick is on track to be completed over the winter (waiting for me to paint and assemble) I decided to gather some parts I have been collecting for the next stroker build and get them to the machine shop. Not really sure what power to expect.
This one is a” just because I want to” kind of build (I have several in mind). It consists mostly of impulse buys over the last year. It started after I had the 445 on Jays dyno and wanted more. Mostly just wanted a 427 based build and to use some of the cool FE power stuff that kept following me home. I am pretty certain a roller cam would be more capable but I have always wanted to do a SFT build and in my feeble mind I thought it suited a tunnel ram better. As per usual the motor is being built prior to having a vehicle  for it to go in to.

BBM Block 4.25 stroke 4.25 Bore
BBM Heads ported by Janderson Heads in MN. (chamber size and flow posted soon) 
Valves 2.19 int 1.68 ex
Comp Valve springs tool steel retainers
Scat H Beam Rods
Scat Steel crank 4.25
FE power Intake adapter and Weiand tunnel ram (Port matched and machined by Janderson)
FE power CVR water pump adapters / CVR water pump
FE power Adjustable timing chain and timing cover
FE power cast valve covers and occasionally a clear lighted set. 
2 Quick fuel 750 DP carbs from Brent
Crower HIPO Solid rollers lifters
Bullet Cams FE 287/293-10A Lift- int .688 ex .688 - int 287 ex 293. @.050 int 254 ex 260. Seperation 110
Harland Sharp shafts and rockers T&D race rockers
Icon pistons 12:1 compression
All machine work done by T.E.S in Bloomington MN.


Mike

Update to include  final parts Engine is done waiting on Lifters.