Q1: Ok guys, I have rounded up all the parts to convert my new sanger hydro to BBFord power. For a starter engine I would like to use a cammed but otherwise stock 429 CJ engine. The stock compression ratio is in the neighborhood of 11.7:1 and the pistons are a super heavy stock TRW forged pistion, I know cuz I freshed up the engine a year ago for a car project. With this compression ratio and a long duration cam ( plus some leak down from cyl wear) how long will the pistons last playing around on the lake. Remember, these are super heavy flat top forgings.
Q2: On my casalle drive the output shaft has a large (2 1/2" dia x 3" long) boss where the prop shaft exits the drive, is it possible that this box has a whirlaway installed already? I haven't seen any good pics or description of where the whirlaway parts are located in a casalle drive.
Thanks for your input (unless it's harsh ford slammin).