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@LeonChupp,

You're the perfect hammering companion-- you've got great ears, you're a great wrench, and you really like to go fast. You're welcome to come along for "brisk" rides any time.

But to re-emphasize, I'm not necessarily aiming for "more" with this set-up-- I'm aiming for more reliability and simplicity, with as little step off from what I've got as possible.

I've got plans for the twin plug motor, and those plans are to unshackle it for "Project X". I hope to send the heads to get the intakes re-worked and opened up a bit, put in 44 mm intakes, stroke it to 84 mm to make it a 2332 again, and use some JPM thick-wall 94 mm cylinders and slipper-skirt forged pistons in it. I'll run a 1-3/4" header on it, and probably bolt on the tri-jet 48s. I'm undecided on the cam, but I'd like to see how I like the cam in the 2234 before I jump. Target will be a legit 200 hp, and I think I should be able to hit it without a ton of trouble. 

@DannyP,

It's like you read my mind and open my email. One of the hardest things about this project was to not mess with the heads more than I already am. Believe me, opening up the intakes just under the seat (and nowhere else) and putting in 42s is something I'm still toying with. To my mind, this would make them "perfect", but I have a way of creating a series of unintended consequences when I head off the reservation.

The latest updates from the machinist put me months away from being ready to get funky with the heads, so I've still got time to change my mind 4 or 5 times. But the allure of bigger-valve Panchitos is a siren song that has me lashing myself to the mast. 

Last edited by Stan Galat
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