"One Off" 409 Chevy Induction

[milner351]

Nick - you're a metal magician.

[squirrel]

There sure is a lot of "clever" in this one....thanks for posting!

[BOSSMAN]

Thanks for the compliments guys! I've always wanted to do something like this with EFI on a Hilborn. To me it seems the most optimal setup you could have. It has been one of the more challenging projects I've done in awhile and not sure if somebody has ever attempted doing this.

[Ron Ward]

Uberfuggincool!!!!

[Monk]

Uberfuggincool!!!!

Farken Gruven!!

[Matt Cramer]

Very impressive! Is the goal to hide the injectors for a cleaner look, better injector targeting, or something else that wasn't available off the shelf?

[Deaf Bob]

Dunno how I missed this... Makes me wish I tried harder to be a machinist..
You are a true artist, Nick... From someone who can play a bit... Your work inspires!
Oh yeah, I also have a soft spot for the W headed motors too..

[BOSSMAN]

Very impressive! Is the goal to hide the injectors for a cleaner look, better injector targeting, or something else that wasn't available off the shelf?

Yes, Yes, and Yes (to have something nobody else has).

[BOSSMAN]

Dunno how I missed this... Makes me wish I tried harder to be a machinist..
You are a true artist, Nick... From someone who can play a bit... Your work inspires!
Oh yeah, I also have a soft spot for the W headed motors too..

They are certainly unique that's for sure. I've been stuck in a 409 groove here lately from various projects coming to the market (CNC Head Programs) and this BIG project. I've been enjoying it! Thanks Bob for the compliment!

[GH]

Nick, I have one question. Is it going to be hard to get 8 injectors stuffed into the fuel rail down in between the injector stacks? I have never seen aluminum finned 348/409 valve covers with the Chevrolet in raised letters on them. Those are really neat and your work is absolutely awesome.

[BOSSMAN]

Hey Gary, hope all is well in your world!

Yes, there is some pre assembly on a bench before the injectors are set down on the heads. I believe the valve covers were purchased from Speedway Motors. Not sure if they will use them or alter them. These guys don't mess around....top notch work! Wish you could see this in person to really appreciate it more. Lots of detail work in everything.

[dieselgeek]

Yes, Yes, and Yes (to have something nobody else has).

Matt, it's going in another car from CAL Automotive - Andy Leach - it'll be equally or even more clean looking than the 40 Ford, and of course powered by MS. MS3-Pro this time.

[Russell]

Wow! how many hours do you have in it? If you don't mind telling.

[BOSSMAN]

Wow! how many hours do you have in it? If you don't mind telling.

Right now actual machine time 30 hours.

[Old Dog]

Is that a chevy block or one of the new World Products blocks?