Level 1A Engine on Dyno
1AH engine shown, with Polished SPX manifold, chrome valve covers, and "stock appearing" ignition wiring.
Two versions now dyno tested and available!
Level 1AH- Single plane intake/headers ...................................... Dyno Results Here!
Level 1AM- Dual plane intake/stock exhaust manifolds........... Dyno Results Here!
Level 1AM Description
Simply Put.. it's the Level 1 engine, with aluminum heads, and stock exhaust manifolds. Mild lope when idling, "just enough" so it sounds like it's got a little cam. This one will sneak up on them.. painted up, with iron manifolds, and chrome valve covers, with stock looking spark plug wires, it looks like a stocker to the Brand X boys.. But it doesn't run like one! 2500 stall converter, mid-low 3 series gears, heavy car.
Level 1AH Description
Who says more isn't better?... The bigger intake and carb, revised cam timing, and headers on this version really wake it up! It really shows the potential of the STG 1 Aluminum heads. A full 80 HP stronger than the "M" version. And it has the beefed up internals to make it live. Slightly rougher idle than the M motor, but still very streetable. A great driver motor, at home in traffic, as well as on the strip. 2500-3000 stall converter, mid-high 3 series gears, 3800 lbs car.
Level 1A M/H Specifications
Refer here for general engine specs and procedures. This section lists specific parts for these combos.
 | Carb- 800 CFM Q-jet, rebuilt, and dyno tuned ( M engine ) or 1000 HP Holley ( H engine ) |
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Intake- M Engine- Port matched and divider milled Edelbrock Performer w/TSP intake shield installed |
| Intake- H Engine- Port matched TA SP-1 or SPX intake, with TSP intake shield installed |
| Stage 1 Aluminum heads - with upgraded valve installation (bowl and combustion chamber work only) |
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Timing cover- OE cover, fully ported and rebuilt (TA cover optional) |
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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 |
| New stock flexplate- M motor |
| SFI Flexplate - H Motor |
| New Stg 1 Fuel pump - Additional pusher electric, or full electric system required for both versions |
| Properly modified Dipstick tube for the Aluminum head |
| Custom camshaft for each engine based on customer's distinct combo and needs. |
| Connecting Rods M engine- Select stockers, magnufluxed and resized |
| Connecting Rods H engine- TA Sportsman Forged |
| Pistons- M Engine- Speed Pro Forged |
| Pistons- H Engine- TA/SRP Conical dish Forged |
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Hi Rev hydraulic lifters |
| Chrome Moly Pushrods, correct length for application |
| New Rockers with HD shafts, and custom hold downs |
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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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10.6-1 compression ratio |
| Fully dyno tested and tuned, run stand evaluated, heat cycled, and infrared leak check. Everything is set, right down to the idle speed. That's "drop in and run" performance! |
Pricing
| Description | P/N | Price |
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| Level 1AM Engine, complete with chrome steel valve covers, full ignition system, rebuilt carb, ceramic coated exhaust manifolds. Dyno tested and ready to run. | TSP-L1AM | $10,250.00 |
| Level 1AH Engine, with upgrades as listed over the "M" engine, less headers | TSP-L1AH | 11,500.00 |
| From your cores | deduct | $500 |
| HP Aluminum Oil pan | add | 495.00 |
| SPX intake on H motor | add | 75.00 |
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 1AH engine, with customer supplied components (carb, distributor, intake, timing cover,oil pan ect) is about $8500. This is our most popular engine, we have build over 20 copies as of 1/2007