Engine overhaul!

Last year Myrtle went into Dale Adams Automotive Specialists for a major engine overhaul. The goal is to stroke and bore her original 318 poly engine to a 408. This article gives an idea of the plan: How To Give A 318 Poly Engine More Power – Mopar’s Rodney Dangerfield Part 2 ! Below are two before overhaul pictures. 

This kind of build takes a lot of time to collect and machine the necessary parts (and a good dose of cash). We have brand new forged aluminum pistons from Ross Pistons.

There has been a long wait for the cam core which has delayed the build, but the cam manufacturer finally got them delivered and will soon grind it with our desired poly lobe profile. It also took a while to find someone to rebuild the rockers so they will be suitable for the rest of our rebuild.. This means almost all parts are here and Myrtle is expected to be ready in May! Stay tuned for more updates!