Superstock legal head work

astikhossw · 01-07-2018, 05:18 PM

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/photo...ng-mel-engine/. In last years engine master Kaase created a different concept in a MEL engine that seems like it would be legal in superstock if someone did it,What do you think???

Larry Hill · 01-07-2018, 08:19 PM

I think the head gasket and the valve seats would be a point of discussion.

Mark Yacavone · 01-07-2018, 10:01 PM

Now you did it. Going to have to put Dwight back to work again.
I found a 60 Ford MEL 430, but @ 350 hp, going to need some help.
60 Merc, 310 /430. I suspect that's a 2 bbl.
Also 383 MEL , 285?
Can't find the specs. Sorry, bud.

Adger Smith · 01-08-2018, 04:48 AM

I don't think it will make it in NHRA SS, but it fit our Engine Masters Rules.
(EMC rules for the Vintage class were fairly wide open)
It had one "area of concern" but he sent pictures and we approved it prior to the event.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,685 Likes: 1,994 Liked 11,032 Times in 2,267 Posts	Re: Superstock legal head work I think the head gasket and the valve seats would be a point of discussion. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,845 Likes: 2,938 Liked 5,157 Times in 1,969 Posts	Re: Superstock legal head work Now you did it. Going to have to put Dwight back to work again. I found a 60 Ford MEL 430, but @ 350 hp, going to need some help. 60 Merc, 310 /430. I suspect that's a 2 bbl. Also 383 MEL , 285? Can't find the specs. Sorry, bud. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-08-2018, 04:48 AM	#4
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Superstock legal head work I don't think it will make it in NHRA SS, but it fit our Engine Masters Rules. (EMC rules for the Vintage class were fairly wide open) It had one "area of concern" but he sent pictures and we approved it prior to the event. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)