Here is the link to the latest Chevy High magazine with our 500 ci in it. You can check out some pictures in it but we are working on our new website and it will have better pics of the machining process on the website. It should be up in about 1.5 to 2 weeks.
http://www.samracing.com/pdf/CamaroPerformersJune08.pdf

 

The price for the ERL setup isn't that bad at all considering what you are getting. You'd just need some nice heads and a custom set of headers.

 

Fixed it for you

 

Actually a high duty cycle engine like a top speed type engine (plane, offshore power boat etc.) would always be much better served with a larger lower rpm engine every time and that is in fact the way the industry builds them. Small stroke high rpm engines are inherently unreliable and only seen in rules oriented class racing. The only reason you see small engines in any racing is the rules to keep the power down. They are governed by insurance regulations to cover their events like every other business or sport.

Believe me it would be MUCH cooler to see 600+ inch 1300+ hp NASCAR racing but most drivers would be dead within the year. The ratings would be unbelievable though!

 

I suck!

 

Those numbers in that article are correct, or at least close, but they are not at the wheels. They were measured on an engine dyno. 700 on motor, 900 on spray.

 

sorry to be a pain-has anyone got pictures of any work on these blocks from erl-

want to get a better understanding

 

Like what? I have a bunch of pics from when we put it together the first time.

 

At least there is now some clarity. 717 with 18% loss should be 580 RWHP. Still impressive!

 

 

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Is there a gasket for the deck spacer or is it welded in place?

 

Yes there is a single layer embossed Cometic gasket in-between the deck surface and the Superdeck II plate. It seals up very nicely.

 

We recently completed a Warhawk 496 that is scheduled to be installed April 1, 2009. Ill be sure to keep everyone updated on final #s and the entire build process

Here is a sneak peak with the new ARH 1 7/8 x 2 Longtubes bolted up.

 

Thanks for the pictures Irish-

good stuff ron-

 

Thanks for those pics, that's the first time I've seen good pics of the ERL deck plate. Very nice!

 

Ron,
Will this be an N/A engine or is it slated to see BOOST?
What are your projected HP #'s?

 

Yes, that is why we reduced the redline on the 500 to 6200rpm.

 

I don't understand why you can't rev these 500's to 7k? If Sonny Leonord's 802ci. motor makes max hp at 7100, why is it such a big deal with these? Especially if it's an ERL block. Oh by the way, that 802 made 1417hp at 7100 rpm, N/A, on 89 octane!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT ONE . They also have an 898ci. monster that made a hair over 2000hp the same way!!! I WANT ONE OF THOSE TOO

 

Drag racing engines and street engines are in two different ball parks. With Aluminum rods and short use you can push the RPMs.