Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

Dragsinger · 04-18-2015, 04:42 PM

Danny,

I will begin posting engine build photos soon. Just a few weeks away from assembly and checking and installing.

During the project planning I considered all the common SBC packages. While several are proven and capable of winning I settled with the package that uses a Holley carb.

I chose the 327/300 for the 1966 Corvette [and others] that allows the superseded Quick Fuel 585 carb.

I got with Gary Hettler for heads and intake. In addition, Gary has been a key resource for engine parts selection. He has a combination of proven parts that will give good performance without trying to re-invent a package.

I will do the final mock up and final assembly. While dyno testing is an option, the initial testing will be on-track. If it performs acceptably the focus will be refining the package to win races.

The race ready truck will be about 3255 pounds with driver and fit in GT/TC with an index of 11.10.

I expect the truck to qualify well and be capable of winning.

Some of the parts:

*Dart SHP block with BBC cam bearings and .904 lifter bore
*Mile High Crankshaft race prep w/.012 long stroke
*Manley rods
*Bill Mitchell piston forgings worked by REBCO machine
*Total Seal .043 x .043 x 3mm
*Comp Cams special SS 327 grind
*T & D Rockers
*041 heads by Gary Hettler
*Victor E intake by Hettler
*Quick Fuel carb, pump, regulator

More info and photos soon.

04-18-2015, 04:42 PM	#11
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series Danny, I will begin posting engine build photos soon. Just a few weeks away from assembly and checking and installing. During the project planning I considered all the common SBC packages. While several are proven and capable of winning I settled with the package that uses a Holley carb. I chose the 327/300 for the 1966 Corvette [and others] that allows the superseded Quick Fuel 585 carb. I got with Gary Hettler for heads and intake. In addition, Gary has been a key resource for engine parts selection. He has a combination of proven parts that will give good performance without trying to re-invent a package. I will do the final mock up and final assembly. While dyno testing is an option, the initial testing will be on-track. If it performs acceptably the focus will be refining the package to win races. The race ready truck will be about 3255 pounds with driver and fit in GT/TC with an index of 11.10. I expect the truck to qualify well and be capable of winning. Some of the parts: Dart SHP block with BBC cam bearings and .904 lifter bore Mile High Crankshaft race prep w/.012 long stroke Manley rods Bill Mitchell piston forgings worked by REBCO machine Total Seal .043 x .043 x 3mm Comp Cams special SS 327 grind T & D Rockers 041 heads by Gary Hettler Victor E intake by Hettler Quick Fuel carb, pump, regulator More info and photos soon. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W