pics of my new motor

[dawg]

finally complete!
my 406 cubic inch smallblock
now to fit and finish the details (wire looms etc.)
and work out the few bugs I have and clean it up.
its in my 69 camaro.

 

[justinking060310]

That is beautiful!

2 Questions:
1 - What kind of power do you expect out of that? I presume you built it all from the bottom up?

1 - I have always wondered this one, so I will ask on here to the experts:: How hard is it/ how do you go about using braided stainless and AN fittings for the radiator hoses?

Looks Awesome! I would be a proud owner if I were you.

J

 

[dawg]

itll do mid 500 hp+
its not hard doing the braided line and AN fittings.
but doing the radiator means more work like getting the big weld bungs for the radiator that accept AN fittings.
thatll be my project next winter.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Tasty!

when do i get to take it for a spin?

 

[justinking060310]

Thanks for the info - Awesome work, again!

 

[IHI]

Are you going to run the wires under the header or leave them on top? I used to do mine that way too, but after routing them ONCE under the headers, i would never consider doing them over the top ever again...cleans up the engine bay and exposes the pretty engine sooo much better since your eye's are'nt distracted with colored noodles that even though are routed somewhat nicely, there's just really no way except under heder to make them look good...outta sight outta mind.

i cant remember, did you go hyd roller or solid roller? it will also make lashing the valves that much quicker as well.

other than that, looks good oughta put some smiles on your face when you mat it Be sure to post up some slip/s when you get'r down the track so we can she what she does.

 

[mikester]

Im putting a 406 in my 81 Malibu. It should be a pretty stout motor. Sportsman heads, 510 lift Comp cam, Performer RPM with a 750 Holley HP series. Its mated to a 400 turbo with a Coan 3200 converter, and a Moser 12 bolt with 4:10s. I think it should go pretty good. Its going in one more time to test fit the headers and if they clear its staying in.

 

[ovilla]

What a shame it's going to be to have to put a hood over that motor. Great job!

 

[dawg]

Are you going to run the wires under the header or leave them on top? I used to do mine that way too, but after routing them ONCE under the headers, i would never consider doing them over the top ever again...cleans up the engine bay and exposes the pretty engine sooo much better since your eye's are'nt distracted with colored noodles that even though are routed somewhat nicely, there's just really no way except under heder to make them look good...outta sight outta mind.

i cant remember, did you go hyd roller or solid roller? it will also make lashing the valves that much quicker as well.

other than that, looks good oughta put some smiles on your face when you mat it Be sure to post up some slip/s when you get'r down the track so we can she what she does.

yes Im not quite done I have billet wire brackets thatll run just above the header for the wires.
I got hyd roller (isky race cam)

 

[rburke65]

Any info on the upper radiator hose. Stock? Auto part store #? I also have a 406. Your upper hose looks like it fits better than mine. Thanks.

 

[dropride]

What kind of belt setup is that?

 

[bigdav160]

I was going to ask the same thing.

What's up with the 2 inch wide accessory belt?

It seems that would cause undue stress on the Alt and WP bearings

 

[Uncle Buck]

Man I am glad I am not feeding the sweet looking engine, I am sure it is very thirsty indeed!

 

[zj96sc]

looks like you have some pulley misalignment issues?

 

[dawg]

What kind of belt setup is that?

http://www.blackmountainprecision.com/

 

[dawg]

looks like you have some pulley misalignment issues?

yes already fixed
I machined a new spacer

 

[Merkava_4]

That is one very beautiful engine dawg; I love that wide belt.