Larry
I've built several for a bored out 283, no problems. Also built one from a
good 327 block and original Z-28 302 crank...bored it .020" over...best "D"
motor I've had yet. Could do the same with a 350 and custom crank...and you
could have a 4 bolt main.
My take on the '49 Modified Pick-Up is since it's covered by Gas Coupe
rules, than yes you can change the front suspension, but must keep the stock
frame. A Quick change, which I would recommend to anyone, is OK also.
Sounds like a cool ride.
-----Original Message-----
From: Nsmcafee@aol.com <Nsmcafee@aol.com>
To: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, December 19, 1999 10:32 PM
Subject: Motor
>Hi Group, I am trying to find out the best way (cheapest) to build a 302 ci
>Chevy motor. I know a 4 inch bore and a 3 inch stroke would give you 302
ci,
>but how is the best way to achive this? Do people bore out a 283 block to
>come up with this or do they use a 327 with a 4 inch bore and 283 crank
with
>a 3 inch stroke? The problem with this motor is that it can only be bored
>.020 to stay under a 305 ci class. You would need a block with little wear
>to clean up at .020 which might be hard to find. If I would use a 350 ci
>block, I would need a custom ground crank. rods and pistons. I don't know
if
>this is the way to go or not.
>
>I was looking at the Studebaker first, but I think I might be better off to
>go with the modified pickup class. The rules say 1949 and later. I know
>where a 1949 Chevy is. Would this work okay? I've looked at the rules for
>this class and I still have questions. Does a stock front axel have to be
>used or can a late model stub be used? Can a quick change be used? I'm
>getting a lot of good information off the email list and I would tell
anybody
>like me trying to get started the archives at listquest.com is very
>informative. Thanks, Larry
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