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Small Block Chevy Motor Crankshaft
A Lunati forged-steel crankshaft... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Crankshaft
A Lunati forged-steel crankshaft and forged 6.125-inch connecting rods are assembled with ARP fasteners. Oil pan studs help align the pan to the block surface.
Small Block Chevy Motor Oil Pump
Melling's 10553 race-oriented... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Oil Pump
Melling's 10553 race-oriented oil pump is rated for standard pressure and volume to feed this engine. Judson doesn't like to use the high-volume models, since they steal horsepower.
Small Block Chevy Motor Oil Pan
Stef's oil pans are always... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Oil Pan
Stef's oil pans are always impressive to look at, and this one is no exception. Fabricated to fit a '66 Chevy II and utilizing a self-contained windage screen, it is allowed in the 2007 competition, but will be verboten next year.
Small Block Chevy Motor Intake Runner
Offsetting the pushrod allows... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Intake Runner
Offsetting the pushrod allows a superior-shaped intake runner compared to the standard small-block design. Reducing or eliminating the pushrod bulge reduces redundant flow area, thus preserving runner taper and charge velocity.
Small Block Chevy Motor Edelbrock Intake
The Edelbrock Super Victor... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Edelbrock Intake
The Edelbrock Super Victor intake was an easy choice to begin with; its large plenum volume and large runners are more than ample to fill the 401. The only mods made were to radius the runners, port them out, and port match them to the cylinder heads.
Small Block Chevy Motor Valvetrain Components
The valvetrain was controlled... 
   
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Small Block Chevy Motor Valvetrain Components
The valvetrain was controlled by COMP Cams beehive springs, COMP solid flat-tappet lifers, COMP pushrods, Manley valves, and Jesel rockers and timing assembly. The offset Jesel shaft-mounted rockers accommodate the relocated pushrod to allow for a better interior design of the intake port.

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