Richard,
Ken G. sells 89-92mm bore sets. I can't use them, so can't speak to the
install process/modifications. Ken also has a numbr of very good quality,
moderate cam grinds.
Carrillos, At least $1000/ set new. But I doubt you would really require
them in a street/track motor. A good prep of stock rods, and max 6200 RPM
or so would really be all you need. I've often wondered what would be
involved in using a set of domestic aftermarket (Manley type) steel rods.
Through the circle track crowd, they can be had for something like $500/
set of eight. Maybe resize the big end for the correct crank journal
diameter. Then source pistons with the correct pin center to deck distance
to make up the difference in rod centers?
Has anyone here explored this?
I'd just let your machine shop remove and reinstall the cam bearings. But
be sure and check that the oil hole line up afterwards.
Chip
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From: Richard Taylor[SMTP:n196x@mindspring.com]
Sent: Friday, February 06, 1998 10:45 PM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Some More Questions
Fellow FOTers'
A couple of more questions:
1 The biggest bore of conventional piston/sleeve kits is 87mm. What are
the reasonable options for increasing the cc's up to say 2600?
2. What is the recommended cam for a street/racer...something which can get
around town on AMOCO 93 et al?
3. How about a set of Carillo rods? Does anyone out there have a set which
needs a new home?
4. What's the drill for getting the old cam bearings out?
Again, thanks for your help
Richard Taylor, Atlanta
TR-4 Vintage Racer
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