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302 Small-Block Engine Build - A Wolf Among Mice

302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
...with Akerly & Childs Hellfire... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
...with Akerly & Childs Hellfire rings (top gap .018-inch, second gap is .020).
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The crank that John chose... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The crank that John chose is a Callies 3.250-inch stroke lightweight crank...
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
...with Federal Mogul H-series... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
...with Federal Mogul H-series race bearings.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
After the stoutly-built bottom... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
After the stoutly-built bottom end is assembled, John buttons it all up.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The cam that was used is a... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The cam that was used is a Comp Cams solid roller. The intake lift is .601-inch and duration of 254 at .050; the exhaust lift is .604-inch with 260 duration with a 110 lobe center. The timing chain used is a Cloyes dial adjust with thrust bearing.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Wherever the fasteners were... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Wherever the fasteners were not visible, ARP bolts were used in the build. In order to keep the period correct look for the engine, owner Clif Warren opted to use reproduction bolts from Classic Industries.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Part of keeping with the visual... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Part of keeping with the visual theme of this engine was to use as many NOS parts as possible. That includes the mint timing cover and, of course, period correct bolts.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The oiling system includes... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The oiling system includes a Melling high volume oil pump with ARP drive.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The block was turned over... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The block was turned over and top dead center was established. The piston is actually positive .002 above deck height. This maximizes the quench which makes for better combustion in the combustion chamber.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The one thing on the engine... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
The one thing on the engine that does not have a stock appearance is the Moroso 7-quart oil pan with built-in windage tray. When it comes to the oiling of the engine, functionality is a priority over aesthetics.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Fel-Pro and Cometic gaskets... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Fel-Pro and Cometic gaskets were used throughout the build. The head gaskets seen here are from Cometic.
302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Now the cylinder heads are... 
   
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302 Small Block Chevy Engine Build
Now the cylinder heads are bolted on. The custom solid roller springs and titanium retainers have already been installed by AFR.

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