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The 2008 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge We Recap 2008, And Look Forward To 2009 Parts List Factory Chrysler 440 block (unspecified year) Indy 440-SR standard port cylinder heads Indy stainless steel valves Comp Cams roller valvesprings Harland Sharp roller rocker arms Factory Chrysler forged crankshaft Factory Chrysler connecting rods Flat-top, forged pistons (10:1 compression) Comp Cams roller camshaft Comp Cams solid roller lifters Melling oil pump Factory oil pan Factory windage tray Weiand Six-Pack Three Promax modified Six-Pack Holley two-barrels MSD Pro-Billet distributor Photo Gallery: The 2008 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge - Mopar Muscle Magazine Photo Gallery: The 2008 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge - Mopar Muscle Magazine Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us63 days ago
2009 AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge Videos Featuring A B-Block Based Spec Engine The 2009 AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge took place at Comp Cams from September 14-17. Seven engine builders built their entry and delivered it to the Mopar Natioanls in Columbus. Editor Randy Bolig then brought them to Comp Cams in Memphis, TN to put torture, or simply run, them on Comp's inhouse engine dyno. Photo Gallery: 2009 AMSOIL/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge Videos - Mopar Muscle Magazine Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us93 days ago
The 2008 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge - Promax Carbs & Performance Parts Inside The Six-Pack-Equipped Promax Engine To top their 440 short-block, Promax was required to use the same Indy SR cylinder heads as the rest of the competitors. Rather than porting their heads to Max-Wedge port dimensions for maximum flow, Promax opted to keep the same port dimensions as factory 906 heads because too much port volume wouldn't match the rest of their combination. Of course the heads were treated to bowl blending, and ported to the extent possible while retaining the factory port openings, then treated to a multi-angle valve job, stainless steel valves, and new Comp Cams roller valvesprings. Harland Sharp roller rocker arms were employed to actuate the valves. For induction, Promax again would like to thank a generous customer who allowed them to use a Weiand high-flowing Six-Pack intake manifold. While most Six-Pack intake manifolds are limited by their dual-plane ...93 days ago
The Mopar Muscle True Street Challenge We Gather An Assortment Of Mighty Mopars To See Who Has The Ultimate Streetcar The story is a little different from years past; eight cars are selected and one leaves the victor. For safe measure, nine cars were selected this year, all of which were well executed. The most impressive element this go-around was the presence of drag radials. Last year our "street tires only" rule was taken to heart and many of our competitors were rolling on "standard-fare" street radials. For 2009 many elected to use sticky rubber. This made it one of our closest years ever as just a few points separated most of the cars. Photo Gallery: The Mopar Muscle True Street Challenge - Mopar Muscle Magazine Photo Gallery: The Mopar Muscle True Street Challenge - Mopar Muscle Magazine Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us124 days ago
The 2008 Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge Schurbon Engine And Machine Endures Hardship, Placing Sixth In Our Contest Though Scott was a good sport about his mistake, we know that he's actually very serious about his work. Scott is an accomplished and professional engine builder having placed second only to Indy Cylinder Head in last year's competition, and the employees of Schurbon Engine and Machine are equally as dedicated to their profession. This year the 440 they entered in our contest would have certainly been a top contender had it not been damaged during its first pull. While Scott claims there's no excuse for his mistake, to us it serves as a good example of how stress and unfamiliar equipment can cause even a true professional to make an error. As we evaluate the Schurbon Engine and Machine entry in this month's issue, remember that the power numbers don't indicate the true potential of this engine, nor are they indicative of Scott's abilities. Photo ...
