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An Explanation of Our Shredder Head Models

An Explanation of Our Shredder Head Models

James Wade

I wrote this little primer on our past and present small block GX cylinder head offerings just so that everyone can make a little better sense of our switch in...

An Explanation of Our Shredder Head Models

James Wade

I wrote this little primer on our past and present small block GX cylinder head offerings just so that everyone can make a little better sense of our switch in...

Helpful Information For Beginner Predator Engine Builders

Helpful Information For Beginner Predator Engin...

James Wade

Helpful Information For Beginner Predator Engine Builders

Helpful Information For Beginner Predator Engin...

James Wade

Helpful Information For Beginner Predator Engine Builders

Digital indicator on a magnetic mount reading net lift at the valve from a .358" lift cam

Pushrod Length and Camshaft Information for Sma...

James Wade

Camshaft Dimensions Cam Base Circle Diameter Total Lobe Height Gross Lobe Lift DH224 (Predator 224) 0.865" 1.087" .222" DynoCams CM-224 0.851" 1.116" .265" EC TTS-906 (Blackbird) 0.826" 1.185" .359" Lifan...

Pushrod Length and Camshaft Information for Sma...

James Wade

Camshaft Dimensions Cam Base Circle Diameter Total Lobe Height Gross Lobe Lift DH224 (Predator 224) 0.865" 1.087" .222" DynoCams CM-224 0.851" 1.116" .265" EC TTS-906 (Blackbird) 0.826" 1.185" .359" Lifan...

Crank, Rod, and Piston Combos for the 72mm TC225 Block

Crank, Rod, and Piston Combos for the 72mm TC22...

James Wade

These are possible crank, rod, and piston combos for the TC225 block that we sell here:  https://bigblockclones.com/products/72mm-bore-block-for-gx200-and-clones-incl-predator STACKUP w/ rod and piston BORE X STROKE DISPLACEMENT PISTON CROWN DISTANCE TO...

Crank, Rod, and Piston Combos for the 72mm TC22...

James Wade

These are possible crank, rod, and piston combos for the TC225 block that we sell here:  https://bigblockclones.com/products/72mm-bore-block-for-gx200-and-clones-incl-predator STACKUP w/ rod and piston BORE X STROKE DISPLACEMENT PISTON CROWN DISTANCE TO...

Common GX200 Type Engine Crankcase Specs

Common GX200 Type Engine Crankcase Specs

James Wade

BRAND  MODEL  COMMON NAME DECK HEIGHT WEIGHT BORE SIZE Tillotson 13220052 Tillotson Race Block 135.625mm 105.6oz 72mm Non-specific TC225 EC 240RS 136.875mm 92.3oz 72mm Rato Z1404-B21 Tall Deck 70mm 138.625mm...

Common GX200 Type Engine Crankcase Specs

James Wade

BRAND  MODEL  COMMON NAME DECK HEIGHT WEIGHT BORE SIZE Tillotson 13220052 Tillotson Race Block 135.625mm 105.6oz 72mm Non-specific TC225 EC 240RS 136.875mm 92.3oz 72mm Rato Z1404-B21 Tall Deck 70mm 138.625mm...

A Word About Compression Ratios and Chamber Volumes - Smaller Isn't Always Better

A Word About Compression Ratios and Chamber Vol...

James Wade

A Word About Compression Ratios and Chamber Volumes - Smaller Isn't Always Better

A Word About Compression Ratios and Chamber Vol...

James Wade

A Word About Compression Ratios and Chamber Volumes - Smaller Isn't Always Better