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SSGT Mustang · 10-26-2015, 01:56 PM

I don't think that SS/CS would be considered either entry level or low cost.

To be in the game, the heads would need to be ported (CNC) and probably welded. You'd need a good short deck block, a custom stroke crank (probably billet), good rods (Carrillo for steel or GRP for aluminum), Jesel valve train, titanium valves, top-shelf springs, retainers, locks, lifters and pushrods, etc, etc.

Any small engine like that wants to see a lot of RPM. The parts need to be light but strong and reliable. You also need a good trans and converter program.

I looked into doing an SS/CS engine, but chose SS/BS instead based largely on availability of good used heads and valve train parts. Head porters typically prefer grinding aluminum over cast iron, and they definitely prefer to weld on aluminum.

With the comp guys selling good parts for a fraction of their original cost, it just makes more sense financially to go with a modified class that allows them (even the V6 stuff). Even with the used stuff, you're still looking at 25K to 35K to get a good engine together.

I think SS/CS is real challenge to go fast. Challenge almost always equals a lot of time and money.

Just my .02

10-26-2015, 01:56 PM	#30
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: SS Modified I don't think that SS/CS would be considered either entry level or low cost. To be in the game, the heads would need to be ported (CNC) and probably welded. You'd need a good short deck block, a custom stroke crank (probably billet), good rods (Carrillo for steel or GRP for aluminum), Jesel valve train, titanium valves, top-shelf springs, retainers, locks, lifters and pushrods, etc, etc. Any small engine like that wants to see a lot of RPM. The parts need to be light but strong and reliable. You also need a good trans and converter program. I looked into doing an SS/CS engine, but chose SS/BS instead based largely on availability of good used heads and valve train parts. Head porters typically prefer grinding aluminum over cast iron, and they definitely prefer to weld on aluminum. With the comp guys selling good parts for a fraction of their original cost, it just makes more sense financially to go with a modified class that allows them (even the V6 stuff). Even with the used stuff, you're still looking at 25K to 35K to get a good engine together. I think SS/CS is real challenge to go fast. Challenge almost always equals a lot of time and money. Just my .02