SS/GT Engine Choice

Alan Roehrich · 09-02-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Dwight,
The 990's were done by Kevin Self quite a few years ago.
The 401's were done by Tilburg
Guess I need to spend some time on my flow bench....
I was digging around the shop yesterday and found a 3.625 Bryant crank.
I might even consider a 390 cu in BBC for SS/AS
I would have fewer body modifications to the car. (former SS/DM) Going to have to do a lot to get to the Legal SS/GT body.
Donna says I have too many choices.
I'm in "Analysis Paralysis"
Thanks for the input.

Sounds like you need to choose a combination, and hold a garage sale to raise money!

The modified route might be the most affordable, if the car requires rework that costs substantial money to get to legal status for GT. Considering how rare a heads up would be, it wouldn't have to be state of the art.

The 402 combination would probably be the most competitive, we've done a fair amount of studying and research. But it might be more expensive than the modified route, and more likely to face heads up races.

SpeierRacing · 09-02-2023, 09:17 PM

Adger, I just finished up an Edelbrock master.

It's pretty good, compared! Just sayin!

Adger Smith · 09-09-2023, 08:13 PM

Alan,
Yes, You are spot on about making a decision.
This project and retirement has me finding parts and combinations of things in my shop that I didn't remember having. I have been in this building for for 38 years and in 2 other buildings for 16 years.
I guess I've had my head down and Arse up working so much I just forgot so much.
There is a large selection of "Collectables"
There will be a garage sale!
Thanks for all the input.
I'm down to a SBC combination for SS/E or F modified or a big block or Small block combination for SS/AS.
What has sent me in that direction is "Finds" at the shop and my age and health.
One persons experience at Indy made me start thinking about my handicaps and how a teardown would be nearly impossible.
For me the best would be just Pump and Go.
To All,
Thanks for the phone calls, posts and all the kind words of encouragement.
Adger Smith

09-02-2023, 09:17 PM	#2
SpeierRacing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hays, Kansas Posts: 77 Likes: 18 Liked 70 Times in 23 Posts	Re: SS/GT Engine Choice Adger, I just finished up an Edelbrock master. It's pretty good, compared! Just sayin!

09-09-2023, 08:13 PM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: SS/GT Engine Choice Alan, Yes, You are spot on about making a decision. This project and retirement has me finding parts and combinations of things in my shop that I didn't remember having. I have been in this building for for 38 years and in 2 other buildings for 16 years. I guess I've had my head down and Arse up working so much I just forgot so much. There is a large selection of "Collectables" There will be a garage sale! Thanks for all the input. I'm down to a SBC combination for SS/E or F modified or a big block or Small block combination for SS/AS. What has sent me in that direction is "Finds" at the shop and my age and health. One persons experience at Indy made me start thinking about my handicaps and how a teardown would be nearly impossible. For me the best would be just Pump and Go. To All, Thanks for the phone calls, posts and all the kind words of encouragement. Adger Smith __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)