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752 hp 408 Cleveland Teardown

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#1 ·
Not sure if any interest in this, but making a video series, on 408 Cleveland I have been racing. Show the teardown, and build of Trackboss 427... Different perspective you don't see much. Let me know if your into it? Subscribe and share please.

 
#14 ·
Not sure if any interest in this, but making a video series, on 408 Cleveland I have been racing. Show the teardown, and build of Trackboss 427... Different perspective you don't see much. Let me know if your into it? Subscribe and share please.

https://youtu.be/1-XIDySCTBs
Quote so I can see link.
 
#22 ·
Thanks guys. Yes it is internally balanced, without mallory. The Cleveland can hold its own, no doubt. Now with trackboss, will see their potential. No don't know Dan seamon Dracer X
 
#28 ·
Hey Tim, I subscribed n look forward to future videos. I still don’t do Face Book but I did order one of Tim Meyer’s larger oil filter adapter’s to use on my current 351C build in-progress. I figured it couldn’t hurt.
 
#30 ·
Cool Tater, yes, its little things like that cheap and easy, wish I could have tested one before I pulled this 408...Stay tuned....
 
#31 ·
Not sure if any interest in this, but making a video series, on 408 Cleveland I have been racing. Show the teardown, and build of Trackboss 427... Different perspective you don't see much. Let me know if your into it? Subscribe and share please.

https://youtu.be/1-XIDySCTBs
Wow. Thanks for doing that for us. It's really appreciated.
 
#35 ·
OK. Wasn't sure how long the yella terra light weights had been around. Are they not tough enough or need to be replaced more often?
Either way with your rockers lasting 18 years living between 7000-8200 rpm plus street driving and with some heavy spring pressures I think I'll stick with those.
 
#36 ·
Best advertising they could hope for is that Video.

you got this Mopar guy subscribed , Love those Clevelands always had respect for them, My grandfather and my uncle Tony loved em, and would put them in any Ford body they could. had a 408 in my 66 F100, the guy who rents part of my barn is looking to do a 408C for his 77 F100. I've told him to Join YB and stalk your post.
Keep up the good work, and the Vides are good, not too long , and you keep the Viewer interested.
 
#39 ·
Almost forgot, Ford Performance re-did the C3 head also. Even re-used old part # M-6049-C3 just to keep things simple and easy to identify and prevent confusion. Not available from Ford Performance now but others have them, Roush Yates Parts 704-360-1336. These also have the figure 8 chamber, squared exhaust port and are FORD, I'm not sure if valve angles are Cleveland or Yates. Good price also.
 
#43 ·
Yes there are more heads for sure, especially the brodix, and blue thunder. I forget sometimes when video going, try to keep it smooth. I suck at the videography part, they will get better. Any of those are better than my A3 heads. That is why I want to get a pair of aftermarket, when the time comes. thanks Blake for staying tuned....
 
#41 ·
This little video just popped up on my you tube page, shows testing cleveland oiling system. This is the information under the video....


"408 cubic inch Cleveland engine with roller camshaft and oiling system mods. Oiling system consists of a stock Melling oil pump in a Canton pan. The block has been modified with lifter bore bushings in the right side gallery that have a .020 hole to meter the oil to the lifters. The left side gallery has been restricted with a pipe plug that's drilled with a .050 hole. In this video I'm turning the oil pump by hand using a speed handle to show how much oil actually comes through holes like these, the engine has about 75psi oil pressure when the relief valve is activated."

 
#44 ·
This little video just popped up on my you tube page, shows testing cleveland oiling system. This is the information under the video....


"408 cubic inch Cleveland engine with roller camshaft and oiling system mods. Oiling system consists of a stock Melling oil pump in a Canton pan. The block has been modified with lifter bore bushings in the right side gallery that have a .020 hole to meter the oil to the lifters. The left side gallery has been restricted with a pipe plug that's drilled with a .050 hole. In this video I'm turning the oil pump by hand using a speed handle to show how much oil actually comes through holes like these, the engine has about 75psi oil pressure when the relief valve is activated."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI_SanxhGXw
Yes, I have seen that too. I think that when the full production of TrackBoss blocks get moving, you will see some 4 digit hp numbers from them. I just wonder what it will be like not to have to worry about, stability and oiling...
 
#62 ·
I know, and they are 10% off. I am thinking Cook heads. Scott on Holiday, I can wait. Tim Meyer is also going to be aiding support in this venture also, Thanks Tim Meyer. Lets see how it rolls out.....
 
#65 ·
Not sure about port location change, possible. Thanks Brad, just trying to see if I can get a combo together by spring. Blocks should be finished by end of month. Glad your 440 is making 827 hp, nice deal.