Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ - Page 2

Bill Rolik · 02-19-2021, 03:17 PM

Hi John,

And thanks for the reply!

As I said, a bit of a slow ramp-up, but I appreciate the thoughts and I am sure we will chat along the way! Conversion from roll bar to cage and seat changes are the first areas to concentrate on.

Thanks,

Bill Rolik

Larry Hill · 02-19-2021, 03:21 PM

What is the killer combo for the 71 340 in the E body?

Thanks

Bill Rolik · 02-19-2021, 04:41 PM

Hi Larry,

They did of course take a bunch of HP off of this combo years ago because no one was running one. Most, including myself, went to a 340 low compression or 360. At max specs, with tuliped valve reliefs, the 71 340 is almost 12-1 compression. 2.02/1.60. Thermoquad carb. Positive deck engine but the piston perimeter is right up against the head so too much rpm and one will "kiss" the other for sure. LOL. Weber and others were very fast, at the old HP, BEFORE porting. To me, with properly done heads, current cam and header technology, and the ability to run a lower class at virtually the same weight, it should be very strong. Since I have been away for quite awhile, there certainly may be someone running one now, but I am not aware of that. Perhaps you have knowledge of such a scenario. I would love to be enlightened as I certainly may have missed much along the way!

Thanks,

Bill Rolik

Jared Jordan · 02-19-2021, 04:58 PM

I saw that car for the first time at Bakersfield when I was about 10 years old. Caught my eye because it was an SS version of my mom’s car. My only request is you rename it “Canned Heat.”

Good luck! Look forward to seeing you at the races.

Bill Rolik · 02-19-2021, 05:03 PM

And Canned Heat's big hit of course is..........

Goin' Up The Country!!! Even made it onto a Progressive Insurance commercial recently!

Bill Rolik

Pete Lanciers · 02-19-2021, 10:18 PM

Bill,

I think I'd be also taking a serious look ay the 383 also...

Bill Rolik · 02-20-2021, 02:01 PM

Hello Pete,

Yes, the 383 is a very potent combo as well. Needless to say, just one example, as in Mr. Cotten's Cuda, is Bad To The Bone!

I also find the 62 383/343 combo quite interesting as well. Fairly light cars for their size, lots of rear body overhang, de-factored HP, and dual inline AFB 4-barrels! For S/S, sounds like a sheet metal "shorty" tunnel ram to me! I would think this would be quite strong! Not sure if anyone is out there with one.

Bill Rolik

moparpilot · 02-20-2021, 04:44 PM

any pictures of your new ride?

GTS340 · 02-20-2021, 05:37 PM

[QUOTE=Bill Rolik;634855]Hello Pete,

I also find the 62 383/343 combo quite interesting as well. Fairly light cars for their size, lots of rear body overhang, de-factored HP, and dual inline AFB 4-barrels! For S/S, sounds like a sheet metal "shorty" tunnel ram to me! I would think this would be quite strong! Not sure if anyone is out there with one.

Bill Rolik[/QUOTE

There is 5 1962 383/343 running in stock right now. Don't know of any Superstock ones

Bob Bender · 02-20-2021, 05:41 PM

Are you the gentleman Ken and I chatted with at VMP? How are you making out with the car ?

02-19-2021, 03:17 PM	#11
Bill Rolik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 120 Likes: 1 Liked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ Hi John, And thanks for the reply! As I said, a bit of a slow ramp-up, but I appreciate the thoughts and I am sure we will chat along the way! Conversion from roll bar to cage and seat changes are the first areas to concentrate on. Thanks, Bill Rolik

02-19-2021, 03:21 PM	#12
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,453 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ What is the killer combo for the 71 340 in the E body? Thanks __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-19-2021, 04:41 PM	#13
Bill Rolik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 120 Likes: 1 Liked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ Hi Larry, They did of course take a bunch of HP off of this combo years ago because no one was running one. Most, including myself, went to a 340 low compression or 360. At max specs, with tuliped valve reliefs, the 71 340 is almost 12-1 compression. 2.02/1.60. Thermoquad carb. Positive deck engine but the piston perimeter is right up against the head so too much rpm and one will "kiss" the other for sure. LOL. Weber and others were very fast, at the old HP, BEFORE porting. To me, with properly done heads, current cam and header technology, and the ability to run a lower class at virtually the same weight, it should be very strong. Since I have been away for quite awhile, there certainly may be someone running one now, but I am not aware of that. Perhaps you have knowledge of such a scenario. I would love to be enlightened as I certainly may have missed much along the way! Thanks, Bill Rolik

02-19-2021, 04:58 PM	#14
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 546 Likes: 115 Liked 224 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ I saw that car for the first time at Bakersfield when I was about 10 years old. Caught my eye because it was an SS version of my mom’s car. My only request is you rename it “Canned Heat.” Good luck! Look forward to seeing you at the races. __________________ Jared Jordan 7503 SS and Stk

02-19-2021, 05:03 PM	#15
Bill Rolik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 120 Likes: 1 Liked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ And Canned Heat's big hit of course is.......... Goin' Up The Country!!! Even made it onto a Progressive Insurance commercial recently! Bill Rolik

02-19-2021, 10:18 PM	#16
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 368 Likes: 807 Liked 562 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ Bill, I think I'd be also taking a serious look ay the 383 also... __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

02-20-2021, 02:01 PM	#17
Bill Rolik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Posts: 120 Likes: 1 Liked 47 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ Hello Pete, Yes, the 383 is a very potent combo as well. Needless to say, just one example, as in Mr. Cotten's Cuda, is Bad To The Bone! I also find the 62 383/343 combo quite interesting as well. Fairly light cars for their size, lots of rear body overhang, de-factored HP, and dual inline AFB 4-barrels! For S/S, sounds like a sheet metal "shorty" tunnel ram to me! I would think this would be quite strong! Not sure if anyone is out there with one. Bill Rolik

02-20-2021, 04:44 PM	#18
moparpilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 78 Likes: 234 Liked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ any pictures of your new ride?

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GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 747 Likes: 183 Liked 1,069 Times in 334 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ [QUOTE=Bill Rolik;634855]Hello Pete, I also find the 62 383/343 combo quite interesting as well. Fairly light cars for their size, lots of rear body overhang, de-factored HP, and dual inline AFB 4-barrels! For S/S, sounds like a sheet metal "shorty" tunnel ram to me! I would think this would be quite strong! Not sure if anyone is out there with one. Bill Rolik[/QUOTE There is 5 1962 383/343 running in stock right now. Don't know of any Superstock ones

02-20-2021, 05:41 PM	#20
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,712 Likes: 1,404 Liked 372 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Well, I guess when it is in your blood........ Are you the gentleman Ken and I chatted with at VMP? How are you making out with the car ? __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder