new mike lewis 540

[grumpyvette]

A quick rundown of the 540 bbc motor
http://www.lewisracingengines.com/
Brodix Al. Block.
AFR 315 CNC Heads
Isky Hyd Roller. (we debated back and forth for months on solid or hyd roller).
Ported Vic Jr. Intake
Pro Systems Carb.
Callies Magnum crank
Callies Ultra Rods
Comp. Cam Ultra SS Roller Rockers.
Mahle pistons.
Mike Lewis valve covers.

 

[DorianL]

WOW!!!!! Talk about a torque plateau!

 

[grumpyvette]

heres a different 540 BBC


it made 7 pulls and found the sweet spot was 34* timing, with 82/92 jets (w/ PV in the front), and made 816 hp @ 6400 rpm, 693 tq @ 5700 rpm...

Combo:
Merlin III block, 4.50 bore
Scat crank, 4.25
Scat rods
Comp SR 276/284, .748/.714, 110 lsa
SRP pistons, final CR 13.2:1
AFR 345's, w/CNC chambers, 2.30/1.88's.
comp SR lifters.
Smith Bros pushrods.
Edel Victor
Pro Sys 1050 Dom...bored out to 1100cfm
AFR stud girdle
CSR water pump
GZMS vacuum pump
MSD probillet distributor


rpm.. tq ...hp
4000 613 467
4100 624 487
4200 638 510
4300 650 532
4400 649 544
4500 650 557
4600 650 569
4700 655 586
4800 663 606
4900 669 624
5000 677 645
5100 684 664
5200 686 679
5300 685 691
5400 684 703
5500 682 714
5600 690 735
5700 693 752
5800 686 758
5900 677 761
6000 677 773
6100 674 783
6200 665 786
6300 662 794
6400 670 816
6500 647 800
6600 639 803
6700 625 798
6800 613 793