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Re: "D" :-) (2)

To: "Ken Bond" <kmb2@humboldt.edu>
Subject: Re: "D" :-) (2)
From: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:25:51 -0400
"Seems the only issue is how fast can I afford to go  :-)"
Ken, we all face that decision. For some just running on the salt is enough.
For others only records will do. BTW Dart makes a super 18 deg head.

JB


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Bond" <kmb2@humboldt.edu>
To: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 11:18 AM
Subject: "D" :-) (2)


> .6600
> >
> >Ken
> >
> >A 4" bore and 3" stroke works just fine too...302 cid. Heads are the real
> >issue if you want to make HP. Keith discovered this. Spend the big $$ get
> >the best and go fast. Don't forget a high $$ fuel system to go with the
good
> >heads.
> >
> >John (still trying to figure how to get a cheep BB 3" crank to make a
"D")
> >Beckett
> >
>
>
> John,
>
> thanks for taking the time to comment.  It seems the general advice
> is to build a 'good/solid' lower end that will spin and then
> put the money into the heads.  Keith feels the Darts are good value
> for the money, others say 18 degree or stay home!  Seems the only
> issue is how fast can I afford to go  :-)
>
> KEN
>
>
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