I absolutely love this engine concept.
Not everyone has the budget to build without regard to cost so I see this as the best bang for the buck.
The last two engines I built for my own cars followed this design. 86mm is the perfect size cylinder when performance and reliability are the end game. No case modifications so a "numbers matching" collectable can always be converted back if the owner so desires.
The Nikasil coated Biral barrels (Nascar developed) are proving to be remarkably durable and seem to offer the cooling necessary to run these engines at their limit.
My engine were both built using Mod "S" cams because I prefer a more aggressive power band (changing with age) but the "E" cams have been a favorite for their driveabilty forever.
As a Mod "S" engine these little guys make 180 RWHP with exceptional throttle response.
It will be a pleasure watching this project go together.
These are the cars I built for myself using this now proven design concept.
