I finally finished it up. Thanks to everyone who helped. There's nothing like the roar of the that solid roller! :D I can't wait to put it in the car!

Here it is sitting on my homemade engine test stand in the garage, waiting for me:

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http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/ben70/engine2.jpg

I fired it up last Saturday. That was a great feeling! It was worth all the graemlins/angry.gif and bloody knuckles.

I just really like the stock look but wanted a little more than what a 396/454 could offer. ;) What can I say?

Again, a big thanks to EVERYONE on here!

Looks great. just money and hard work. Don't forget the smog pump now Ben..... :D

Nice! graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Got any sound clips????

It looks purdy...gonna tell em its a 396 til ya find out how it runs? 540 cubic inches,must be nice.

Originally posted by Hi-po SS 454:
Looks great. just money and hard work. Don't forget the smog pump now Ben..... :D Yeah, at least I don't have to worry about that.


Originally posted by LXS:
Nice! graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Got any sound clips???? I'll have to see if I can figure out how to get a sound clip. Just come by, you can have a listen!

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I'm so totally into the sleeper look! Fuel pump and all. LOVE IT! AN IMMACULATE DECEPTION! graemlins/beers.gif

Originally posted by 427L88:
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I'm so totally into the sleeper look! Fuel pump and all. LOVE IT! AN IMMACULATE DECEPTION! graemlins/beers.gif Thank you. I like the sleeper look too (for obvious reasons). I wanted it to look stock at first glance, although if you take a closer look you can see that it isn't (Merlin III block, AFR heads, Stewart pump, etc.). Still fun!

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Nicely done! Have fun. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Very, Very Cool. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I love a clean garage! Reminds me of mine!!!
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Ben, did you use roller rockers? any problem with clearing the valve covers? I will be usung Comp pro magnum rockers. I just saw this thread and have the EXACT same sneaky plan for my new motor! Stealth intake, AFR's, solid roller, except mine will be 489" and 396/350 hp stickers. :D

Originally posted by SMS:
Ben, did you use roller rockers? any problem with clearing the valve covers? I will be usung Comp pro magnum rockers. I just saw this thread and have the EXACT same sneaky plan for my new motor! Stealth intake, AFR's, solid roller, except mine will be 489" and 396/350 hp stickers. :D Yes, they're Comp Pro Magnum Roller Rockers. They are stock valve covers with Earls reusable valve cover gaskets. Maybe a little thicker than the stock type ones? These are the only valve cover gaskets I've ever used on my engines. Makes for easy on and off of the covers. My solid roller cam has .666 lift and there are no clearance issues. These are AFR 315 heads. I had thought about badging it up as a 396/350 since my car had A/C, but I couldn't bring myself to paint that pretty aluminum intake. Maybe later on! Good luck with yours. If you have any questions, fire away.

Purdy !

ever open that garage door?

Ben,

What's the stats on that 540.........I mean 396. ;)

Originally posted by 71454Chevelle:
Ben,

What's the stats on that 540.........I mean 396. ;) Well, I haven't had the chance to put it on a dyno so I don't really know. But I am guessing traction issues will be present. ;)

Sorry Ben, let me clarify.

By stats I meant type of heads, cam brand & size, CR, carb, manifold, etc....Sorry. smile.gif

Originally posted by 71454Chevelle:
Sorry Ben, let me clarify.

By stats I meant type of heads, cam brand & size, CR, carb, manifold, etc....Sorry. smile.gif Darren,

That's what I thought at first, but I then thought "stats" was for numbers. Here you go:

Shafiroff 540 shortblock:
-Merlin III block
-Eagle forged crank
-Eagle H-beam rods with L19 rod bolts
-SRP forged pistons (10:1 CR)
-Speed Pro file fit rings
AFR 315cc CNC ported heads-Rectangular port
Weiand Stealth intake--to clear factory CI
Comp Cams 11-773-8 solid roller cam: .660/.666, 254/260 @ .050, 110 lobe sep.
Comp Cams springs
Comp Cams pushrods--custom length
Comp Cams Pro Magnum roller lifters
Isky Red Zone Marathon solid roller lifters
Pertronix billet distributor (for that stock look)
BG Race Demon 1000cfm carb-GC
Hooker-Jet Hot 2" primary headers
Moroso kicked out pan

I think that covers most of it.

Thanks Ben. Sounds like a real nice setup. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Ben, I've been considering a similar setup (for a 489), but I didn't think that the Pro-Mag rockers would fit under the stock type valve covers. Did you have to modify the covers at all? Also, how do you think the dual plane will do RPM-wise with that big motor? Thanks, Kirk

Hey Ben, if you ever grow tired of that motor and feel like giving it away, I'm just a hop, skip, and a jump away ;) tongue.gif :D

Originally posted by kboorman:
Ben, I've been considering a similar setup (for a 489), but I didn't think that the Pro-Mag rockers would fit under the stock type valve covers. Did you have to modify the covers at all? Also, how do you think the dual plane will do RPM-wise with that big motor? Thanks, Kirk Kirk,

I did no modifications to the valve covers. I've run the motor with no problems.

As far as the manifold goes, ideally I should have gone with a single plane, but I wanted to have factory CI and was worried about hood clearance. I'm not sure what will happen RPM-wise, but I don't think I'll be losing that much power--hopefully!

Thanks Ben, be sure to let us know how it works out. Can't wait for the details...
Kirk

Looks good man, Good luck with it.