Level 1 Engine on the dyno
Level 1 Description
This engine is ideal for a "cruiser", and is affectionately referred to as our "convertible motor". Works well with 2500 stall fixed pitch torque converter in a TH 350 or 400, with 2.93-3.42 gears. Great off-idle to 5500 rpm power. Idles at 600-700 rpm easily, with a very mild lope. AC and all accessories ok.
Level 1 dyno results here.
Level 1 Specifications
Refer here for general engine specs and procedures. This section lists specific parts for this combo.
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Carb- 800 CFM Q-jet, rebuilt, and dyno tuned |
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Intake- Port matched and cleaned up Edelbrock Performer w/TSP intake shield installed |
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Ported and flowed standard valve Iron heads, 250 CFM |
| Timing cover- TA Performance Aftermarket cover, fully assembled |
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Stock oil pan, with custom baffles, 5/8 pickup tube |
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Stock distributor, converted to magnetic pickup, and custom curved |
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New Water pump, long or short shaft as needed |
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Rebuilt/NOS Harmonic Damper |
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New stock flexplate |
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New Stg 1 Fuel pump |
| Custom cam to our specifications |
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Hi Rev hydraulic lifters |
| Correct length .080 wall 5.16 pushrods |
| Complete new rocker arm assembly |
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NGK V-Power Spark plugs |
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Choice of Chrome steel, or 3 different detailed versions of the TA valve covers |
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9.8-1 compression ratio |
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Fully dyno tested and tuned |
This combo typically yields 460+ HP, and 540+ Torque
Pricing
| Description | P/N | Price |
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| Complete dyno tested assembly, choice of either Option A or B valve covers. with all core charges for the entire engine. This is a complete running engine, ready to install. Includes all components listed above. Also comes with swivel-caster transport/storage cart. | TSP-L1 | $9625.00 |
| Level 1 forged piston short block (block, rotating assembly, oil pan and pickup, dampener, flexplate ,cam and lifters, timing chain) | TSP-L1shrt | $3995.00 |
| Level 1 forged piston long block (shortblock +OE timing cover and iron heads) | TSP-L1long | $5495.00 |
| From your cores |
custcor |
subtract $500.00 |
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For option C or D valve covers |
TSP-L1cust | add $120.00 |
| substitute TA timing cover for stock | TSP-L1TATC | add $300.00 |
Custom cast aluminum polishing available at extra cost. More information here.
TA valve cover detailing choices here.
We suggest you get a current quote, before we start your engine project. Often times we use customer parts for these engines, which reduces the price greatly. The average price of a Level 1 iron motor, with customer supplied components (carb, distributor, intake, oil pan ect) is about $7000.
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