Re: Saw the speedster at the detroit autorama downstairs

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/2/27 15:49:32

Given the car is a sixth series replica of the Jesse Vincent prototype, the motor configuration is correct.

The V block was introduced in the 7th series.

I wont pick over the little things that can be seen in the photo because it is, after all, a replica anyway.

Internally the 6th series Speedster had a more aggressive camshaft and a higher compression head for 130 horsepower versus 106 for the Custom Eight.

Also, the Speedsters I have worked on always seemed to go easier on rod bearings and I suspect that there was something deeper going on with the crankshaft in those motors.