Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Larry I always set the pinion depth a little deeper into the ring gear to make them last. The 12 bolt deflects so much it will actually move to a more correct patter in use. I also set the back lash a tick tighter. Doesn't give a good pattern but the small pinions will last and not fold over as quick. I assume you do away with the crush sleeve and use a solid one, Aye! OH and I don't use shims behind the pinion bearing. I have seen them have a nasty habit of coming out on decel at 8600. Shim behind the rear pinion bearing race & case.

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Heat treating from Tom's Differentials was the best mod I ever did. We ran 6.14s in our 283 station wagons and the heat treat doubled pinion life.

[Dragsinger]

Super 10 update:

All parts to reassemble the engine are in hand except for one cylinder head and the head is expected soon.

The rebuild will follow the original specifications except for .030" more intake valve to piston clearance.

One change, the original build had a 6.0 rear gear and I have changed to a 5.86 rear gear. I think the slight gear change will be a positive move. It was just buzzing along the last 150 feet or so.

Otherwise all else is the same and I expect it to be race ready end of January. A few engine assembly photo updates will follow soon.

[Little Chief]

Awesome news Mr. W. Can't wait for early spring at the Motorplex.

[Dragsinger]

The Super 10 will soon ride again.

It was a good work day with block master Monte, he:

*fitted the rings
*removed all galley plugs
*washed with soap & hot water
*dried and oiled
*block is on engine stand ready to assemble

Monte doing the final drying.

Next week the short block will be assembled

[Dragsinger]

A fine and cool East Texas morning with MSD 7AL-2 hot sparks

The initial build was with an MSD 6AL which has given good service. With some trading between race packages this 7AL-2 became available so the Super 10 receives the upgrade.

In addition for easier access the ignition is being moved from behind the passenger seat.

Because the 7AL-2 has extra RPM module ports a plug in component can also be removed.

[Dragsinger]

this allows both our race packages to become accustomed to each other, They will take turns being on top.

[Mike Pearson]

Larry

What is the HP rating for the 327 with the 585 quick fuel carb? I just picked up a 327 engine.

[Jim Hawkins]

Mike,
If I have this figured correctly in your car you would have to run GT with a factor of 293 auto.
With a Q Jet a factor of 295 in super stock.
I have looked at this for my 67 camaro.
Seems to me the Q Jet would be worth the extra 2hp with the auto.
In my car with a stick the small carb is 289 in GT.

[Dragsinger]

Mike,

it is the 1966 Corvette 327/300 @ 293 for SS/GT classes.

the 585 Quick Fuel is a good carb. While I understand many racers run great with a Q-Jet I elected the simplicity of the Holley

At 3170 pounds the Super 10 has run 10.40 in 2700 feet air. The original build has been improved in several small ways and I "expect" 10.20's this season.

[Dragsinger]

We have progress with the Super 10 engine package. It going back together with a triple check of EVERYTHING