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High Performance Pontiac Engine Buildup Worksheet
Engine Displacement505 ci
Horsepower851
Torque716 lb-ft
Bore/Stroke4.350/4.25-in
Block/Crank ComboMR-1 cast-iron/Ohio Crankshaft forged
Bore/Stroke Ratio1.0235:1
Rod/Stroke Ratio1.6:1

Bottom End
Block DescriptionNew MR-1 cast-iron
PreparationBore to size, finish hone to size, wash and assemble
Deck Height10.240-in
CrankNew Ohio Crankshaft 4.25-in stroke, forged
PreparationBalance assembly
BalancerATI with MSD crank trigger
RodsGRP 5100 series aluminum
Rod Length6.800-in
BearingsFederal Mogul
PreparationOil feed holes opened up
PistonsRoss 4.350-in forged flat-top
Piston-To-Deck Height0.001-in
Piston PinsRoss
Method Used To Retain Piston Pins In PistonsSpiral locks
RingsTotal Seal plasma-moly low-tension 1/16, 1/16, 3/16 oil
PreparationFiled to fit
Rod BoltsARP 2000
Main And Head StudsARP

Oiling System
Crank ScraperTin Indian Performance
Oil PanMilodon
Oil PumpMelling M54DS
PreparationSpring shimmed to increase pressure

Heads
BrandKRE High-Ports
ChamberHeart-shaped fast burn
Head ModsGasket match on stock HPs/then ported
Combustion Chamber Volume56 ccs
Maximum Flow At 28 Inches Of Water:  
Intake330-cfm as-cast at 0.700-in lift/380-cfm at 0.800-in lift ported
Exhaust255 at 0.700-in lift as-cast/270 at 0.800-in lift ported
Compression Ratio15.14:1
ValvesFerrea SS 1200 series 6.200-in length
Intake Size2.200-in
Exhaust Size1.70-in
Angles Used In Valve Job45-deg seat, 30/60 top and bottom
RetainersComp Cams Titanium 10-deg
KeepersComp Cams 10-deg
Valve GuidesBronze
Valve SealsPC
Rocker Studs7/16-in ARP
Rocker ArmsScorpion 1.6:1 full roller
PushrodsComp, 3/8-in, 10.400-in length

Cam
BrandComp Cams custom solid roller (see text for specs)
LiftersCrower solid roller
Valve SpringsComp Cams
Seat Pressure230 lbs
Open Pressure620 lbs
Timing ChainRollmaster double-roller

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