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  1. DaveMcLain

    The State Of Flat Tappet Camshafts Roundtable Video Link

    Here's a link to a video of a roundtable from the Engine Technology Expo that was held at Straub Technologies a few weeks ago where they discus the news that CWC Textron is not going to be producing any cast iron camshaft cores for the foreseeable future. They manufacture the cores used by...
  2. DaveMcLain

    Also WTB A Stock 604 Crate Engine Cam

    I'm also looking for a used stock cam from a 604 GM crate engine to also use for making some masters. A damaged cam would be fine.
  3. DaveMcLain

    WTB Used GM Hot Cam P/N 24502586

    I'm looking for a used GM Hot Cam P/N 24502586. Cam doesn't have to be perfect. I need one to use for making a set of masters for my camshaft grinder. Thanks, Dave
  4. DaveMcLain

    High Quality Solid Lifters Tough To Find

    I've been looking around for a set of solid flat tappet lifters and they are not easy to find if you want a high quality non import piece for a B Mod engine. I wonder if the rules are going to have to change in the near future to allow roller cams for this reason?
  5. DaveMcLain

    Rolla Speedway Racing Exposition

    Over the weekend Jimmy Fohn and Dustin Blake and I think some others did some exposition running at the 1/2 mile high banked paved Rolla Speedway that hasn't been raced on for over 40 years. This was done as a part of the fair in Rolla with hopes of being able to re open for a racing program in...
  6. DaveMcLain

    New Crate ++ Cam and Lifters For GM 602 Crate Engine

    New flat tappet hydraulic cam designed for maximum mid range torque and acceleration as well as improved high RPM performance in the GM 602 crate engines. Cam will pass "lift test" and will work fine with good stock springs. Also included is a set of reduced travel hydraulic lifters which...
  7. DaveMcLain

    Looking For Ford A-460 Style Tunnel Ram

    I'm looking for an A-460 tunnel ram for a big Ford engine. Dual, single or no top at all is just fine all I need is the base.
  8. DaveMcLain

    Video: Home Made Drag Car With Two Engines

    My friend Wes likes to build home made cars that he drag races. This video featuring the one with two engines was shot a few weeks ago at Ozark Dragway. On that day it was running 6.0's in the 1/8th but the next week it ran 5.80's at Boone Terre. View...
  9. DaveMcLain

    I Remember That Helmet!

    Here's a link to an interesting article where Ken Schrader's helmet that he used when he drove a USAC stock car for Sievekings survives a fire! http://www.arcaracing.com/articles/2003156-schrader-s-helmet-survives-arca-marches-onto-kansas
  10. DaveMcLain

    Carter AFB Carburetor For Late '50's Ford Thunderbird

    I have a Carter AFB carburetor that came off of a Ford Thunderbird with a 430 engine. AFB's were used in very few Ford applications and finding one of these for a restoration build might be challenging. Carburetor is complete and in good condition and would work well after a...
  11. DaveMcLain

    Could Racing Drivers Become Obsolete?

    I thought this story was interesting. I wonder if the idea will catch on as a future form of competition? http://www.pcmag.com/news/343475/self-driving-racecars-could-soon-hit-the-formula-circuit?mailing_id=1712175&mailing=DailyNews&mailingID=1257A0CE3E042290955116B9E851B83F
  12. DaveMcLain

    A Very Interesting Article On Modern Oils, ZDDP, Flat Tappet Cams:

    I found this article on modern oils, ZDDP, and the problems with flat tappet cams and I thought it was very good and very interesting with lots of facts about getting the proper oil for your engine: http://theshopmag.com/features/truth-about-oil-part-iii
  13. DaveMcLain

    I Need a Set of Probe 14113-030 Pistons

    I have a customer with a Ford 351C who would like to use the Probe 14113 pistons in his build. They are currently on back order as of 12-22-15 does anybody have a set that they would like to sell? 4.030 bore size preferred but 4.040 would also work. Dave
  14. DaveMcLain

    Looking For An Edelbrock 2901 2V Sportsman Intake

    I'm looking for an Edelbrock 2901 2V Sportsman intake manifold, used or new is fine. I'd like one that's stock with no grinding. Dave McLain McLains' Automotive 1057 Hwy DD Cuba MO 65453
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    Chrysler Jeep "Hacked" Remotely Via Internet

    I saw this segment on the show "Security Now" with Steve Gibson and I thought it was facinating: View: https://youtu.be/8F6dHZIkBSQ Notice too that the demonstration happens in St Louis.
  16. DaveMcLain

    Chevy Small Block 454 Cubic Inches

    454 cubic inch Small Block Chevy engine run and dyno tested. Engine produced 630 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 630lbs/ft torque at 4500rpm on Mobil 93 octane fuel with 32 degrees total timing. This engine is intended for use in a jet boat or similar moderate rpm application where a large...
  17. DaveMcLain

    Race Monitor App for I-55

    This evening I've been using the Race Monitor app to keep an eye on the action at I-55 and it works GREAT on my Windows Phone. Thanks to whoever got that working.
  18. DaveMcLain

    True Or False?

    I was told that the winner in the Sportsman feature last Saturday night at I-55 Raceway was allowed to keep his win even after his rear suspension(spring placement) was found to be blatantly illegal by the tech inspector, true or false?
  19. DaveMcLain

    Dick Trickle Dead

    I just heard that he shot himself, what a shame. He only won more races than anybody ever. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nascar-from-the-marbles/dick-trickle-former-nascar-driver-dead-self-inflicted-202844077.html
  20. DaveMcLain

    Glen Bopp Died

    Glen Bopp of Bopp Chassis died yesterday after suffering with cancer for a long time. Many people will remember Glen and the cars that he built which competed locally as well as nationally.




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