Well, I guess when it is in your blood........

[GTX JOHN]

Let me know if I can be at any help to you
on your build.

Best of Luck!

[Bill Rolik]

Hi John,


And thanks for the reply!


As I said, a bit of a slow ramp-up, but I appreciate the thoughts and I am sure we will chat along the way! Conversion from roll bar to cage and seat changes are the first areas to concentrate on.


Thanks,


Bill Rolik

[Larry Hill]

What is the killer combo for the 71 340 in the E body?

Thanks

[Bill Rolik]

Hi Larry,


They did of course take a bunch of HP off of this combo years ago because no one was running one. Most, including myself, went to a 340 low compression or 360. At max specs, with tuliped valve reliefs, the 71 340 is almost 12-1 compression. 2.02/1.60. Thermoquad carb. Positive deck engine but the piston perimeter is right up against the head so too much rpm and one will "kiss" the other for sure. LOL. Weber and others were very fast, at the old HP, BEFORE porting. To me, with properly done heads, current cam and header technology, and the ability to run a lower class at virtually the same weight, it should be very strong. Since I have been away for quite awhile, there certainly may be someone running one now, but I am not aware of that. Perhaps you have knowledge of such a scenario. I would love to be enlightened as I certainly may have missed much along the way!


Thanks,


Bill Rolik

[Jared Jordan]

I saw that car for the first time at Bakersfield when I was about 10 years old. Caught my eye because it was an SS version of my mom’s car. My only request is you rename it “Canned Heat.”

Good luck! Look forward to seeing you at the races.

[Bill Rolik]

And Canned Heat's big hit of course is..........


Goin' Up The Country!!! Even made it onto a Progressive Insurance commercial recently!


Bill Rolik

[Pete Lanciers]

Bill,

I think I'd be also taking a serious look ay the 383 also...

[GTX JOHN]

Originally Posted by Bill Rolik

Hi Larry,


They did of course take a bunch of HP off of this combo years ago because no one was running one. Most, including myself, went to a 340 low compression or 360. At max specs, with tuliped valve reliefs, the 71 340 is almost 12-1 compression. 2.02/1.60. Thermoquad carb. Positive deck engine but the piston perimeter is right up against the head so too much rpm and one will "kiss" the other for sure. LOL. Weber and others were very fast, at the old HP, BEFORE porting. To me, with properly done heads, current cam and header technology, and the ability to run a lower class at virtually the same weight, it should be very strong. Since I have been away for quite awhile, there certainly may be someone running one now, but I am not aware of that. Perhaps you have knowledge of such a scenario. I would love to be enlightened as I certainly may have missed much along the way!


Thanks,


Bill Rolik

My son Jon Jr. runs one in SS/KA = 71 Duster 340 Thermoquad.
He can run with anyone in his Class out in our part of the World!

[Bill Rolik]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

My son Jon Jr. runs one in SS/KA = 71 Duster 340 Thermoquad.
He can run with anyone in his Class out in our part of the World!

John,


Good stuff. Kick butt and take names!


Just curious: "X" heads or aluminum?


Bill Rolik

[GTX JOHN]

Originally Posted by Bill Rolik

John,


Good stuff. Kick butt and take names!


Just curious: "X" heads or aluminum?


Bill Rolik

Neither.....

A late head modified to W2 Configuration


Paul the original owner painted it in his shop as I recall
many many Moons ago: I was way cool in those days.
He is on the forum regularly.