IHRA Crate Motor, SBC, aluminum head combos

Dragsinger · 07-13-2008, 02:32 PM

I am in in the very important planning stage for a Crate Motor stocker. My plan is to run a "G" body with one of the SBC aluminum head engines. Let me hear about some competitive and successful combos being run.

And, to let you have some understanding of my thinking, if the 385/395 fast burn engine is a valid option, I like the combo for several reasons. Roller cam, reasonable lift, light weight valve train, good compression.

Let me hear about some experiences and on track, actual results.

Thanks

Adger Smith · 07-13-2008, 03:35 PM

I have built those engines for IHRA Crate Motor classes. Made good power with legal heads. Don't buy a complete engine. There is too much to throw away, Esp. the powdered rods. I've seen some of those stock valves come apart,too. Buy the components you need & spend the money to build a blueprinted one. Give me a call & I can put you in touch with one of my customers that can give you years worth of experience.

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Texarkana TX
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Joe Sprint Bros · 07-14-2008, 04:44 PM

dragsinger, you have PM. Joe.

07-13-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	IHRA Crate Motor, SBC, aluminum head combos I am in in the very important planning stage for a Crate Motor stocker. My plan is to run a "G" body with one of the SBC aluminum head engines. Let me hear about some competitive and successful combos being run. And, to let you have some understanding of my thinking, if the 385/395 fast burn engine is a valid option, I like the combo for several reasons. Roller cam, reasonable lift, light weight valve train, good compression. Let me hear about some experiences and on track, actual results. Thanks __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

07-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: IHRA Crate Motor, SBC, aluminum head combos I have built those engines for IHRA Crate Motor classes. Made good power with legal heads. Don't buy a complete engine. There is too much to throw away, Esp. the powdered rods. I've seen some of those stock valves come apart,too. Buy the components you need & spend the money to build a blueprinted one. Give me a call & I can put you in touch with one of my customers that can give you years worth of experience. Adger Smith Performance Engines 2802 W 7TH St Texarkana TX adgersperf@aol.com www.adgersperf.com 903 794 7223 shop 903 824 4924 cell __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

07-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
Joe Sprint Bros Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Crate Motor, SBC, aluminum head combos dragsinger, you have PM. Joe.