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Technical **'61 Cadillac 390 Engine Build for my '34 Ford Coupe**

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Sutton Speed, Jun 12, 2019.

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  1. Sutton Speed
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    Sutton Speed, Jan 9, 2020
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    Gave me a chubby......
     
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  3. Sutton Speed
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    That is very cool. One question why did they wait and put the rockers and shafts on BEFORE torquing the headbolts?
     
    loudbang, Apr 9, 2020
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    Because the rocker shaft bolts ARE head bolts.
     
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    Good one learn something new everyday.
     
    loudbang, Apr 9, 2020
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    Awesome engine Sutton Speed, thanks !
     
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    On sale at Speedway Motors $513.99. Free shipping too!
     
    pkhammer, Apr 9, 2020
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    I know this thread is a few months old, but was curious to know if you ran the 390 on a dyno and if you'd be willing to share the numbers?

    Thanks! Great build!
     
    30TudorSedan, Aug 22, 2020
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  10. CollegeKid
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    I know this is an old thread but Sutton Speed, how did the engine do on the dyno?
     
    CollegeKid, Sep 26, 2021
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  11. Roothawg
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    I talked to him the other day....he said the 34 and the Caddy were on hold, due to life happening.
     
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  12. Kaptain Kustom
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    Has the Caddy run yet? I'm very interested in how that setup works.
     
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  13. x77matt
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    Very nice build!!
     
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