Big Mike Taylor’s L89 Motion Corvette

[Tuna Joe]

Ok guys, starting on the 427 for the Big Mike project.
842 Heads just got done and delivered by Mumps, our local “rat” engine expert and local beekeeper.
Mump worked for GM back in the 60s (where he has claimed to have “gotten more ass than a toilet seat”) and will be building the engine with 11:1 compression, a 6223 forged crank, dimple connecting rods, and a roller cam. I just don’t want to take the chance on things going south with a solid lifter setup.

Block got dropped off at the machinist last Friday (512 block with correct casting dates).
Standard bore currently but will decide .10, .20, or .30” based on what the machinist tells me the minimum I can get away with.

[dykstra]

Originally Posted by Tuna Joe

Ok guys, starting on the 427 for the Big Mike project.
842 Heads just got done and delivered by Mumps, our local “rat” engine expert and local beekeeper.
Mump worked for GM back in the 60s (where he has claimed to have “gotten more ass than a toilet seat”) and will be building the engine with 11:1 compression, a 6223 forged crank, dimple connecting rods, and a roller cam. I just don’t want to take the chance on things going south with a solid lifter setup.

Block got dropped off at the machinist last Friday (512 block with correct casting dates).
Standard bore currently but will decide .10, .20, or .30” based on what the machinist tells me the minimum I can get away with.

Hilarious!!