Jim,
Nope, did not fill the block. Archie Somers did all the machine work. After all the trouble you had with Bearings Inc. I figured I better stay away from them, and Archie does fantastic work. He finished the TEA CNC'd Victor Jr's for me, did all the flow work as well. Wilson Manifolds had the heads for 2 weeks, and they did the Super Victor now on the car.
As far as a crank scraper is concerned, I don't think one is yet available for the R version.
Well aware of detonation issues. With 12.4 compression just make sure you have the right fuel. I spent some time on the phone with Brandon Switzer and based on his recommendation I went with the VP C16 and it's working out great. Not even a hint of detonation.
I hear your motor was finished about 2 weeks ago. Congrats. How is it running?
Ron
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