Another small block turbo early valiant

Agreed it was definitely an expensive learning lesson, there was many things working against me and my inexperience didn’t help. It did escalate quickly on the build lol. Well I realized the crank I was running was turned and 20 under and I didn’t want to run it, so with no luck finding a standard used crank I started looking at a new crank. It started with a scat 4” cast crank it was cheaper than the stock stroke! Only by like $10 lol. I was able to catch Racetec before they started making the pistons and was able to change the stroke. Then I got to thinking and decided to pull the trigger on a forged crank. I’m going to look into a second wastegate and placement. I’m also going to put a 3lbs spring in and just drive it a while before I make much boost so I can get the tune dialed and such. Also got a meth kit to put on and help with temps till I can find a place for an intercooler.


Damn...you moved out of state??? I hate to hear that, except for the fact it was a good move for you and your family or you wouldn’t have done it.

I follow this thread because I love your car. Very cool.

YR