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dfree383 wrote:Just for reference, i'm figuring it will take the following to repair the CJ heads

weld broken stud boss and machine $150
surface heads $80
valve job $200

Total $420 + $240 purchase = $660 (provided nothing else is worn out)

cost of a new set of SCJ's from Lem $1154

total difference $594

Stud boss won't cost you that much, looks like a real easy fix. Valve job wasn't old at all on those heads. I also send what intake valves I got back with those heads.

Ordered a Custom Soild FT from Cam Research Yesterday, Scott Main is an awsome guy to deal with and a fellow EMC compeditor

Cost $175

I'm going to get with Lem to get some rocker studs, retainers, locators and Locks to finish off the parts chasing for the top end.

Next I'm going to get the heads to Blake for the welding repair and see about getting the block machined.

dfree383 wrote: my tool box is no better than most others on here,

pics please...LOL

Snowball Racing wrote:

dfree383 wrote:Just for reference, i'm figuring it will take the following to repair the CJ heads

weld broken stud boss and machine $150
surface heads $80
valve job $200

Total $420 + $240 purchase = $660 (provided nothing else is worn out)

cost of a new set of SCJ's from Lem $1154

total difference $594

Stud boss won't cost you that much, looks like a real easy fix. Valve job wasn't old at all on those heads. I
also send what intake valves I got back with those heads.

I'd agree, but if I get to tight with the $$ the peanut gallery will scream foul..... Thanks for the extra parts it was a pleasure doing business with you Robert.

Got a local guy selling a mallory unilite w/ vac advance for $80, I think he's the same guy I got mine from. LMK if you want me to get ahold of him for you.

I've got an old duraspark i'm going to workover, but thanks for the help.

Gonna hitch a ride on this!! Very cool project Dave.

Judging by the economy, this is quite timely!!

Bill

Just ordered spring locators, retainers, locks and studs from Lem, will post the price when I get the invoice.

Looks like a cool build Dave. To me, it's no different than how I've done my truck over the last couple of years. I know a few people that own their own businesses, that are willing to help out my cause, so most of my total build has cost me little or nothing. Sponsorship is very cool indeed. So far, my current rebuild on my truck has cost me nothing but daylight.

Keep up the build. I'd bet it'll make your projected HP, maybe more.





Doug...

Update

Picked up a used Duraspark distributor that look pretty good and feels tight from a local for $20

Received retianers, locks, cups and studs from Lem

Total cost $158

Cam from Cam Research $175

Previous total from 3-15-2010 $1544 add above for a total to date $1897 as of 3-28-2010

Head is dropped of at Blakes (IDT572) to repair the broken stud boss.

Keep It Up Dfree383.

I am excited to see what u'll do next.

Very Cool Dave !! Maybe I missed it ? But how much CR are you gonna shoot for and that new bump stick is what as far as lift and duration ?

I have always liked too see what I guy could put together after a few year in racing or building..Just to see what they could do with spare parts just laying sround ! Cant wait to see what you really get out of this build and what the final Tab will be ?

It is going to have some Compression in the 12:1+ range, so its not going to be a friendly 87 octane grocery getter, but it will make the power numbers and should have a good broad range also, not a peaky "Race Engine".

Cam Specs are 258/264 @ .050 with .655/.655 Lift on a 108

Anybody care to put this info in Desk top and make some predictions? Guesses anyone?

good idea, I have been thinking of doing a similar build myself. good luck and post some pics if you can.