It is now 2017.
I'm reading this thread because I have to have an Iron headed BBC 500 cubes or less.
Any updated advice for those of us truck pull guys?
Three ways to build a 485 BBC puller engine
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Re: Three ways to build a 485 BBC puller engine
re-read the thread.. start there, that's about it.BBCFAN wrote:It is now 2017.
I'm reading this thread because I have to have an Iron headed BBC 500 cubes or less.
Any updated advice for those of us truck pull guys?
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Re: Three ways to build a 485 BBC puller engine
Use the big bore , short stroke, and use the Enginequest 320 heads. Then send them to me for lots of work and you will run at the front.
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I have a nice cnc program for Dart iron eagle 345's for 500 cid truck pullers and a slightly smaller version available for race boats. Proven winner! Also have program for rhs 360.I,m always willing to make new programs too!
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Re: Three ways to build a 485 BBC puller engine
Is this 485 / 499 platform an all or nothing type build?
What I am asking is, will is work with off the shelf parts?
I spoke with one builder and they only use custom pistons to fit the chamber of the heads.
I don't need a 1000 hp engine, anything close to 800 would work fine for our class.
What I am asking is, will is work with off the shelf parts?
I spoke with one builder and they only use custom pistons to fit the chamber of the heads.
I don't need a 1000 hp engine, anything close to 800 would work fine for our class.
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Re: Three ways to build a 485 BBC puller engine
Depending on the heads there is lots of shelf parts available to get you there.BBCFAN wrote:Is this 485 / 499 platform an all or nothing type build?
What I am asking is, will is work with off the shelf parts?
I spoke with one builder and they only use custom pistons to fit the chamber of the heads.
I don't need a 1000 hp engine, anything close to 800 would work fine for our class.
We do a 496 engine for marine applications and with a mildish hyd. roller and only 9.3-1 max compression we are seeing 650/580 without any issues using non ported heads and intake and 750 QF carb.
More cam and comp. and a bit of port work should be in the 800 range without breaking a sweat.
We found they really like the LS firing order. made them much smoother running and picked up about 30HP in our combo
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