482 going together

[andyf]

Have a new 482 going together with some of the newest parts available. Should be a nice engine when finished. It will be going into a '63 1/2 hardtop.

[Chrisss31]

Hey Andy,
I have some technical questions for you, check your PMs.
Thanks.

[andyf]

The FAST dual synch distributor clears the throttle body but it is tall enough that we'll have to run space the air cleaner up a little bit. Which will then require some hood modifications. A crab cap might work.

[andyf]

The Aviaid pan is nice. Hopefully it fits in the car without any issues.

[Drew Pojedinec]

The FAST dual synch distributor clears the throttle body but it is tall enough that we'll have to run space the air cleaner up a little bit. Which will then require some hood modifications. A crab cap might work.

Wouldn't it be easier to run carb spacers under the throttle bodies?  Or is that not done with FI?

[jayb]

Looking good Andy!

[My427stang]

The FAST dual synch distributor clears the throttle body but it is tall enough that we'll have to run space the air cleaner up a little bit. Which will then require some hood modifications. A crab cap might work.

Wouldn't it be easier to run carb spacers under the throttle bodies?  Or is that not done with FI?

You can space them, effects of plenum size still apply though, more might help, might hurt, depends on the engine 

[andyf]

Looking good Andy!

Thanks Jay. Do you have a set of the clear valve covers available? I'd like to use at least one clear cover for the dyno session. I built clear covers for my Mopar engines but I don't have on for a FE.

[jayb]

I do, but they are scheduled to go to PRI with me.  After that I can lend you one for the dyno session.  FYI, though, the clear covers don't clear all the available valve springs and rocker setups, so you will have to test fit them.  I know for sure that a 1.61" OD valve spring will hit the covers, but a 1.55" spring will clear.  Also the Precision Oil Pumps stands clear, and so do the older Comp Cams rockers.  Not sure about some of the others...

[andyf]

Sounds good, I won't need them until end of the year or early in Jan. I'll shoot you a note after PRI. I wish I was going to PRI but can't make it this year. I'll be there next year.

I have the new Comp rocker arms so I'll just have to check for clearance. Valve springs won't be huge, probably 1.55 since it is just a 308R.

[andyf]

I see that the Trick Flow heads are now showing as available on the Summit website so perhaps I'll finally get this build finished! Been waiting a year for those heads........