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Engine Block and Valve Train Preparation

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Lake Speed's Forgotten NASCAR Engine is READY TO RIP! 90's Ford C3 with Modern Tech Dyno Test

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What happens here

The engine block is prepared by performing a line hone to ensure proper alignment and sizing of the main bearing bores. It then undergoes machining in a CNC shop to accommodate 'key sleeves', which are used to enhance the stability of the lifters. The block retains its original casting but is brought to modern specifications. The valve train is updated, including new lifters and a new camshaft with a modern design.

Goal: Prepare the engine block and update the valve train components.

Tools and materials

  • Camshaft Comp Cams — New, modern design camshaft for optimized valve timing
  • CNC Machine Rottler — Precision machining for key sleeves
  • Engine Block Ford — The core component being prepared
  • Key Sleeves — To stabilize lifters in the block
  • Lifters Morel — New, modern design lifters for improved valve train performance
  • Line Hone Machine — To ensure accurate main bearing bore alignment

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NASCAR technology up to some more modern stuff without changing the bones of the engine. It's still the same block, the same heads, the same crankshaft, the same rods. It has new pistons with modern design, a new cam shaft with modern design and a very specific cylinder wall hone and ring package of modern specs. We're here to blend nostalgia with technology and get a legendary racing driver back in the seat of one of his favorite race cars.

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