@WOLFGANG posted:Yeah I expect it was considered their economy "performance engine". Where just the larger P&C along with case/head enlarging was done. It would be nice if the "performance" upgrade included a better cam, better heads, lightened flywheel/8 dowel pins BUT to keep cost down that was probably not done. If a true build sheet was done - that would at least verify parts without a costly tear down. Would be reassuring to know if its a name brand cam or just some old reground hunk of Chinese steel. Mexi-crate or CB Performance build, etc. Is the engine da bomb or a time bomb?
If it WAS one of Greg Leach's cars, it'd be pretty easy to determine what's inside, as Greg builds his engines in house.
I think Wolfgang has it right though. Unless specified otherwise, Kirk's 1914 was a stock 1600 dual port opened up at the case and heads for 94s. They received no head work, no camshaft, no ratio rockers, and no counterweighted crankshaft. Some got dual Kadrons, depending on the option selected. All got 009 copies.
Roland Rascon built Kirk's special motors for customers wanting something more. When he passed away, he was working for FAT Performance/ Rimco.
I'm not sure how a guy would be able to determine which engine was in a specific car without tearing it down. I would imagine one could get strong clues by removing an intake and seeing if any port work had been done, but you'd have to know what you were looking for. It would also be possible to determine lift and duration on the cam by removing the valve-covers and checking cam lift on the pushrod end with a dial indicator.
Good luck in your quest, Bill.