The Beck that the SOC spec'd

Since you all played a big part in the specs for my build, I decided to start a thread to share the photos with you as the build progresses. I got my first installment from Carey today. It shows one of my ideas, exhaust tips through the rear bumper risers.

Half a butt shot, huh? Oh you tease!

Don't forget the aluminum funnels required with those over-riders or are you just going to bend pipe to fit?

I'm pretty sure that Carey ordered the funnels.

Very cool look Tom but they are a PITA to keep clean.......

If they become too much of a PITA, I plan to add these
http://www.automotion.com/product.asp?pf_id=P904896&dept_id=4556

How about these?

The dream is becoming a reality! 2nd batch of photos from Carey.

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Tom,
the car looks great so far ! Waiting must be the hardest part.

You got that right Patrick!

Oooooh, the anticipation!!

Some of those underside shots look awfully familiar. Reminds me of a build I once saw.

Yer gonna love it, Tom!

Carey emailed me the other day to let me know that my engine was finished. He told Pat to crate it and put it aside to ship after the break. Although today is Christmas Eve, my present seems a long way away still :(

TOM!
Me thinks that you are going to be doin' fine in the next few months.
You have a project!

Patience, Grasshopper.

The waiting is gruesome (?) and the build pics just keep you agonizing. Looks like it is coming together quickly, and you should be driving soon. Congrats!!!

You bought into the dream, looks like. Great to see it's coming along nicely!

Now all I need is the car...and some decent weather in Detroit. Carey told me the engine and exhaust will be installed this week!

Tom, I like that sign.
Ron

Entlich! (German for finally). The heart of the beast. The engine arrived yesterday in Indiana from California yesterday morning. One of the air cleaner elements was smashed during shipment which also bent the rods that hold on the top of the air cleaner. Nothing else was damaged and the new parts are already on the way. 2054 cc. Supposedly 150 hp and 145 ft-lbs. To quote Carey "74x94 with a "secret" grind cam and undisclosed intake port modifications." I can't wait to hear what it sounds like through the A1 Sidewinder.

Oh yeah, that's gonna be nice!

That's going to be fun!
Make sure you do get those 'secret' ingredients listed on a spec
sheet, though. It'll save you pain later.

I know CB builds a nice motor, but they should have put a full crate around that baby. Maybe they did and it still got damaged. Tom that thing is gonna sound awesome(trust me). So, are you meeting me in Indiana to drive to Carlisle? We can meet in Southbend.

The engine WAS crated, but still managed to get damaged. No biggie. Marty, I live in Dearborn. The car is being built at Special Edition in Bremen, Indiana. We can meet somewhere along the way if you want, but Indiana is the wrong direction for me. Maybe somewhere in Ohio, depending on the route you want to take.

Tom, that sounds good. How close are you to delivery? Looks like we can meet at 280 and 80/90. Not sure what town that is. There is a guy named Bruce (i think) that drives a red Vintage with a Speedster trailer from Ohio. I think he checks in every now and then. We can try to get 3-4 cars together for the caravan.

Marty, that makes sense. That's south of Toledo. Good question about delivery. Contract was for "pre-spring" delivery but I've always kept 3-31 as the date in my head. I'm hoping before the end of Feb, though, so that I can get the registration process started. It was a "winter build" deal that I ordered on 8-28 knowing full well that I wouldn't get it until spring. PLUS I made a lot of changes to the build specs along the way. Carey has been very patient and accomodating. I really couldn't ask for more. I'll just be thrilled when it gets here. My friend Bill also lives in the Detroit area in Grosse Pointe. He's also considering joining the caravan.

What's cool about the engine you had made is that it has a 74mm crank. That means that no case clearancing needed to be done. It's only 5mm more that stock which equates to 2.5mm's closer to the head and 2.5mm's closer to the crank.

More than likely they used a .10" spacer beneath the cylinder and used "A" pistons or "non stroker" pistons.(.10" is the same as 2.5mm's) The spacer allows the piston to travel to the head and stop at the same place as a stock crank would stop the piston. Compression ratio's are then determined via cc'c of liquid in the head, the deck height, stroke and cylinder bore.

Did you think to have the engine cut for full flow at the time of the build???

It was set up for a full flow oil filter plus I added a thinline extended sump and jet doctors to minimize idle jet clogging.

OK, Now Tom,

Tell the guys who really designed the engine! Let's not forget who had the first one. The little thing dyno-tested out at 145 HP! Cost half as much as Jack's engine and 20 or so more HP, and a lot lighter! Also, Tom have Carey order you a set of CB's c-channel aluminum valve covers with logo.

Don't forget...you'll need a 5 speed! The Rancho tranny at 110 MPH makes you feel a need to shift to a higher gear! Weee!

Also, add a camber compensator, the rear bounces and becomes a little unstable when you decelerate at the above speed +.

You ARE the man Warren. Looking forward to meeting you in person in April. I confess. Aaron had it first and inspired me to get this engine after Carey recomended it. I did add the camber compensator, but not the 5-speed :)

Hey Aaron! How you doin'?

Are you gonna make Carlisle this year?

Canceled. Sorry.

Hey Marty,
Contact me via email and I will put you in contact with Bruce Ryan directly. I have his phone number,so you can discuss meeting time and place!

Lane,

Not sure about if I can get away. May have to make up for the total lack of business from last year.

Warren!! WTF! I must have been out of it Aaron. I was painting all day. Sorry!