Reed, John 1928 Dodge Hillclimb Modified | 3/18/2009 |
Engine:
348 cubic inch (5.7 L) Chrysler, 340 block, Hamburger's 4-bolt main caps, bored .040". CSC custom crankshaft. Chrysler rods with ARP bolts. Cu$tom made JE pistons, Sealed Power moly rings, Federal Mogul bearings. Rotating assembly designed, machined, and balanced by Hughes Engines.
Chrysler W-2 heads ported and prepared by Dick Mann (20 years ago!), rebuilt and flow tested by Hughes Engines. Manley Pro-Flo valves, Hughes Engines springs & locks. Hamburger/Norris stainless steel roller rocker arms, Hamburger's pushrods. Hughes Engines solid lifter camshaft.
Edelbrock Victor W-2 intake, matched to heads and machined for 4-corner water. Holley 750 double-pumper with 4-hole idle, prepared by Ron Anderson. Custom 2" 4-hole spacer/insulator.
Ignition and RPM limiter by Crane HI-6, Accel distributor, Crane coil, MSD Heli-Core wires, Bosch plugs.
Headers by owner and "Wacky Willy", from Headers by Ed components and design. 3" single chamber Flowmaster mufflers when required.
Dry sump oil system:
Aviad 4-stage pump, re-lined with aluminum bronze by owner. Oil pan custom made by Champ Pans. 3 gallon Speedway tank. Aeroquip lines and fittings, Modine cooler. Drive and pump mount by owner.
Fuel system:
ATL fuel cell. 2 Carter rotary electric pumps. Surge tank by owner. Carter mechanical pump, Holley regulator, Aeroquip lines and fittings.
Accessories:
Edelbrock valve covers, restored by owner. Delco alternator, 1-wire conversion by owner. K&N air filter & breather. Water neck by owner. Dale's 4-row radiator, electric fan from Chevy Citation.
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