[FC] Smog engine and jets

[Merv and or Loretta]

On the smogger engines, has the cam been changed to have more valve overlap
like the water pumpers?
Merv KRull
Salmon Arm, BC

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Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] Smog engine and jets


> ok thanks for the great input. are you running dual exhaust?  they made a
> noticeable difference in pooop. i am running powerglides. i also may get
brave
> and try a 327 rear axle...i know it will work good in the lakewood but in
the
> van with pg?  i had one in the rampy with 4 spd and it worked great.  i
could do
> 85 from here to albany(150 miles) with no troubles.top end was around 100
or
> so if you could feel in control of it.right now it is ok at 65-70 on
thruway
> but feels like its too pushed at 75.
> i will be building 2 engines very soon. one is in a wb block for my 64 van
> and a w block for the rampy.  i have 3 or 4 sets of good pistons here
including
> some smog stuff. i have 140 heads, 110 heads, 95 heads, and some smog 110
> heads. if i do smog engine i wont be able to use 140 heads..the pistons
stick
> above the cylinders. i have tried so many combos im wearing out my mount
bolts and
> engine jack....and myself.    stay tuned   im still kicking. getting
slower
> at 62 ...see ya
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