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MILD THUNDER 10-16-2014 06:36 AM

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You can just do this to them. :cool-smiley-027:

Stock 420's= 67mph

Mild Thunder modified 420's= 90mph.

TylerBurich 10-16-2014 07:59 AM

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Great engines! I did this to mine..[ATTACH=CONFIG]531117[/ATTACH]

TAStevens 10-16-2014 08:20 AM

NICE! Tell me...what all did you do? Dyno test? I was "told" mine were 496's by the previous owner....of course, he wont return calls or e-mail:mad: Same boat I have! Mine is the red/black version

Cole2534 10-16-2014 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4203970)
You can just do this to them. :cool-smiley-027:

Stock 420's= 67mph

Mild Thunder modified 420's= 90mph.

Good looking mill, Joe!

mike tkach 10-16-2014 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4203970)
You can just do this to them. :cool-smiley-027:

Stock 420's= 67mph

Mild Thunder modified 420's= 90mph.

if i remember correctly the only thing 420 on your engines would be the block&crank.

phragle 10-16-2014 12:52 PM

anychance you could have the 496 425hp motor?? which would be a completely different animal. are you carbed or fuel injection??

TAStevens 10-16-2014 01:05 PM

I don't think so? These have rec port iron heads, 800 Holley, say 420 on the finned alum valve covers. Will have to tear into one to figure it out, or "try" to get the Build Sheet from CK Motorsports, the port motor has NEW Crank, etc....If they are indeed just 454's...they WILL go back in as 496! Hyd Roller cam, etc...

TylerBurich 10-16-2014 01:11 PM


Originally Posted by TAStevens (Post 4204023)
NICE! Tell me...what all did you do? Dyno test? I was "told" mine were 496's by the previous owner....of course, he wont return calls or e-mail:mad: Same boat I have! Mine is the red/black version

I did a roller cam and aluminum heads, there's a nice write up in the formula section. I documented everything with photos along the way so might be beneficial for you to check that out.

TAStevens 10-16-2014 01:18 PM

AWESOME! Im new here...Formula Section?

TAStevens 10-16-2014 01:47 PM

Dummy me....just had to scroll down farther...lol What is the Title of the Thread? would LOVE to read it!


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