| The Automotive Machine & Performance 2006 Entry to the Popular Hot Rodding Magazine Engine Masters Challenge Specifications - list of parts and machine work - Costs to Build This is positively the baddest 430 Buick engine on the planet and it will run on pump gas We made 87 dyno pulls on the 434 It was disassembled and found that it had performed flawlessly These pictures are of the re-assembly Click on pictures to enlarge |
Specifications
Bore 4.227
Stroke 3.860
Cubic inches 433.5
Compression ratio 10.42 to 1
Camshaft Lazer solid flat tappet
261-272 @.050 / .660-.670 lift
Rocker ratio 1.65 to 1
Heads Ported stage 2 T/A
block girdle T/A
timing cover T/A
Oil system AM&P Scavenger
Intake T/A SPX dominator intake
Ignition MSD
Carb Custom calibrated
Barry Grant 995 King Demon RS
653 HP 580 torque
Bore 4.227
Stroke 3.860
Cubic inches 433.5
Compression ratio 10.42 to 1
Camshaft Lazer solid flat tappet
261-272 @.050 / .660-.670 lift
Rocker ratio 1.65 to 1
Heads Ported stage 2 T/A
block girdle T/A
timing cover T/A
Oil system AM&P Scavenger
Intake T/A SPX dominator intake
Ignition MSD
Carb Custom calibrated
Barry Grant 995 King Demon RS
653 HP 580 torque
Block machine work
Pre-clean block 26.00
Oven bake and steelabrate 60.00
Pressure test 85.00
Sonic check 120.00
Drill and tap for stage 2 heads 80.00
Remove alignment pads 35.00
AM&P 455 oil modifications 60.00
Modify for 3 o'clock cam oiling 50.00
Fit T/A block girdle 550.00
Install Short fill Hardblok 150.00
Bore & hone w/ plates comp finish
260.00
Deck block ( blue print to .005) 150.00
Fit & epoxy lifter valley girdles 125.00
Install cam bearings 55.00
Install galley and freeze plugs 27.00
Bore lifter holes to .875 200.00
total block work 2133.00
Block parts
1969 430 block 150.00
Short fill Hardblok 65.00
T/A block girdle 495.00
Lifter valley girdles 35.00
Coated cam bearings 90.35
Brass freeze plugs 14.95
total block parts 850.30
total block work and parts 2983.30
Pre-clean block 26.00
Oven bake and steelabrate 60.00
Pressure test 85.00
Sonic check 120.00
Drill and tap for stage 2 heads 80.00
Remove alignment pads 35.00
AM&P 455 oil modifications 60.00
Modify for 3 o'clock cam oiling 50.00
Fit T/A block girdle 550.00
Install Short fill Hardblok 150.00
Bore & hone w/ plates comp finish
260.00
Deck block ( blue print to .005) 150.00
Fit & epoxy lifter valley girdles 125.00
Install cam bearings 55.00
Install galley and freeze plugs 27.00
Bore lifter holes to .875 200.00
total block work 2133.00
Block parts
1969 430 block 150.00
Short fill Hardblok 65.00
T/A block girdle 495.00
Lifter valley girdles 35.00
Coated cam bearings 90.35
Brass freeze plugs 14.95
total block parts 850.30
total block work and parts 2983.30
Reciprocating assembly
Custom JE spherical dish pistons 945.00
Speed Pro low tension rings 165.40
Eagle H-beam rods 495.00
Fed Mogul race rod bearings 76.45
Fed-Mogul race main bearings 118.60
455 N crankshaft 200.00
total reciprocating assembly parts 1998.45
Reciprocating machine work
Clean and liquid mag crank 48.00
Scoop mill oil holes 45.00
Custom offset race grind crank 385.00
Blueprint rods 100.00
Balance assembly 245.00
Total reciprocating machine work 823.00
Total parts and machine work 2798.45
Custom JE spherical dish pistons 945.00
Speed Pro low tension rings 165.40
Eagle H-beam rods 495.00
Fed Mogul race rod bearings 76.45
Fed-Mogul race main bearings 118.60
455 N crankshaft 200.00
total reciprocating assembly parts 1998.45
Reciprocating machine work
Clean and liquid mag crank 48.00
Scoop mill oil holes 45.00
Custom offset race grind crank 385.00
Blueprint rods 100.00
Balance assembly 245.00
Total reciprocating machine work 823.00
Total parts and machine work 2798.45
Cylinder heads and manifold
Stage 2 SE castings 1450.00
2.16-1.76 valves 269.00
Springs retainers and locks 189.90
Shims and seals 40.65
SPX manifold 379.95
Faith air intake collector 450.00
1/2” phenolic spacer 45.00
Total head parts 2824.50
Install port intruders 150.00
Install pushrod sleeves 100.00
New head prep 160.00
Competition valve job 210.00
Correct stem height 20.00
Set installed height & assemble 75.00
Competition port and flow
Epoxy runners & change to oval port
2250.00
Mill to 63 cc 160.00
Port match intake to oval ports
Include epoxy floor
& fit Faith air collector 350.00
Total machine work
& porting 3475.00
Total head parts and work 6299.50
Stage 2 SE castings 1450.00
2.16-1.76 valves 269.00
Springs retainers and locks 189.90
Shims and seals 40.65
SPX manifold 379.95
Faith air intake collector 450.00
1/2” phenolic spacer 45.00
Total head parts 2824.50
Install port intruders 150.00
Install pushrod sleeves 100.00
New head prep 160.00
Competition valve job 210.00
Correct stem height 20.00
Set installed height & assemble 75.00
Competition port and flow
Epoxy runners & change to oval port
2250.00
Mill to 63 cc 160.00
Port match intake to oval ports
Include epoxy floor
& fit Faith air collector 350.00
Total machine work
& porting 3475.00
Total head parts and work 6299.50
Parts
9 keyway timing set 140.95
Custom cam 189.95
Billet lifters 345.00
Complete gasket set 129.95
Custom aluminum oil pan 595.00
Scavenger oil system 549.95
New T/A timing cover 425.00
SS Timing cover bolts 49.95
SS intake bolts 54.00
1.65 T/A rockers 695.00
Meizer water pump 345.00
T/A powder coated valve covers 189.95
Breathers 22.00
T/A balancer 465.00
T/A flex plate 199.00
Balancer and flex plate bolts 20.00
Push rods 149.95
Dipstick tube kit 65.00
Carb 1045.00
MSD race distributor & coil 490.00
MSD wire set and looms 149.95
Spark plugs 29.52
Paint and materials 45.00
Oil and filters (first & 2 changes) 100.80
Total remaining parts 6490.92
9 keyway timing set 140.95
Custom cam 189.95
Billet lifters 345.00
Complete gasket set 129.95
Custom aluminum oil pan 595.00
Scavenger oil system 549.95
New T/A timing cover 425.00
SS Timing cover bolts 49.95
SS intake bolts 54.00
1.65 T/A rockers 695.00
Meizer water pump 345.00
T/A powder coated valve covers 189.95
Breathers 22.00
T/A balancer 465.00
T/A flex plate 199.00
Balancer and flex plate bolts 20.00
Push rods 149.95
Dipstick tube kit 65.00
Carb 1045.00
MSD race distributor & coil 490.00
MSD wire set and looms 149.95
Spark plugs 29.52
Paint and materials 45.00
Oil and filters (first & 2 changes) 100.80
Total remaining parts 6490.92
Custom race engine assemble with girdle
Includes blueprint to spec, trial fit assembly,
file fit rings degree cam etc.
1500.00
Dyno break in, install inner springs and tune
600.00
Total assemble and dyno 1950.00
Total cost of engine not counting hundreds
of hours of testing changing cams, lash, intake manifolds,
carburetors, rocker ratios, carb spacers etc
$20,691.17
Includes blueprint to spec, trial fit assembly,
file fit rings degree cam etc.
1500.00
Dyno break in, install inner springs and tune
600.00
Total assemble and dyno 1950.00
Total cost of engine not counting hundreds
of hours of testing changing cams, lash, intake manifolds,
carburetors, rocker ratios, carb spacers etc
$20,691.17
Degree Cam
Girdle
Assembled heads
Lifter valley plates epoxied and oil drains
Precision Products billet lifters
653 Horsepower
580 lb ft torque
580 lb ft torque
windage tray and scrapers
Port matched to oval heads
T/A Stage 2 Street Eliminator heads were modified to oval port which reduced the
intake volume by 10 cc's.
The 434 cu in engine benefited by greater velocity and still flowed over 345 CFM
intake volume by 10 cc's.
The 434 cu in engine benefited by greater velocity and still flowed over 345 CFM
T/A 1.65 Shaft rocker arms
A Faith Air intake collector was utilized to maximize fuel
atomization. This is the most sophisticated carburetor
spacer on the market, it made almost 10 HP in the entire
range over the best transitional spacer.
atomization. This is the most sophisticated carburetor
spacer on the market, it made almost 10 HP in the entire
range over the best transitional spacer.
The Scavenger Oil system uses factory style pump to redirect the oil from
the pan to the engine without all the harsh turns and restrictions in the
block. Note that the oil filter housing would normally be mounted on the
fender panel
the pan to the engine without all the harsh turns and restrictions in the
block. Note that the oil filter housing would normally be mounted on the
fender panel
| This engine is complete from carb to pan SFI approved damper to flexplate |
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Every part, down the last bolt is
brand new in and on this engine
except for the extensively
machined block and de-stroked
crankshaft. T/A Performance parts
were used almost exclusively.
brand new in and on this engine
except for the extensively
machined block and de-stroked
crankshaft. T/A Performance parts
were used almost exclusively.
| The bore and stroke of this engine was determined to be the best way to maximize power and stay within the limits of the rules for the 2006 Engine Masters Challenge competition |
| Probably the only oval port T/A SE heads in existence |