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Purchased their 1150 Dominator for my 512ci stroker & looks great. Can't tell it from new except for "FR" stamped on top flange. Very happy.

I see my error, correct ID# is 2809401. 4101535 is the VIN. Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack this thread but you have solved a pretzel in my head. Tks all, great forum

I get it with no problem but it skips over my ID #'s I have a clearly marked case #J28 9401 4101535 Could this be a special application or motorhome unit?

Tks for your replies guys. As I said, many engines built over the yrs with both rope & rubber seals without problems. As ply65 said I usually only put a small dab on ends of seal but must have been overindulging that nite or simply distracted to put that much sealant in there. At least it...

Never had a problem with rear main seal leaks until new 512ci stroker build. Everything went per "text book" during break-in except minor but anoying oil leaks. Cometics valve cover gaskets solved half the problem but two tries at rear seal area didn't help. Finally decided to bite the bullet...

Too old to quit now

Looking for set of BB headers for my run-in stand. The 512ci stroker is nearing completion but I have no vehicle in mind yet so trying to avoid buying a new set that would not be usable in future. I've welded all my life so capable of salvaging smashed or broken tubes. Would prefer a decent set...

I've always used the March aluminum pulleys top & bottom on a MP water pump with both left & right outlet housings from 440source. March may be a little spendy for some but worth every penny especially when the uppers come with special button head allen screws for pump mounting that allow the...

I just purchased MEL-66-S5 from Summit for my 170ci & fits perfect, when you get the crank in correct position during installation. Hi

I'm happy with my 512ci stroker with right hand lower hose but timing is difficult with shroud unless you fab a left side tab.

This "big cube" (507) is still in assembly rack. No vehicle yet. Head looks excellent after repair. Really pays off having a senior machinist that knows the process. Need a few more items to button this one up. Getting close. My non-precision cc procedure is using a large syringe, not a burette...

Going electric has never solved a temp problem for me. Proper pulley ration & correct fan has always been sufficient. Good luck.

Trying to top off my 440source -512ci (507") stroker with a TM-7 intake. Saw a few on $leez-bay but thought I'd check here first. Prefer uncut but heads have been shaved so expect I'll have to do some work to make things right. Not ready to consider another brand/style yet, as I'm happy w/ TM-6...

My machinist is trying the seat replacement first. The 3462346 castings came in two sizes, 79.5cc & 81.5cc, however you can reduce the volume even more with flat valves rather than tulip but with a weight penalty. My reference to "small chamber" may have been misleading. Nothing compares to the...

Short block is done. Heads are done, well I thought so. Cleaned, maged, ported, gasket matched, polished, hard exhaust seats, milled to cleanup, paint, & freeze plugs. While lapping valves I found small dot in #2 intake seat so back to machinist (I do most my work). Each time we touched it, it...