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Korman estimated my 2.3 stroker (S14 block and crank, E12 head with 47/39 valves, Weber 45’s, Schrick 304) to be 190-200 crank. Plan to get it on the dyno this summer.

Two and a half months later and Korman is wrapping up their work. Still a few more odds and ends to go, but should be finished in time for the Vintage. Final specs: S14 block and 84mm S14 crank (pistons and rods thought to be Carillo, but not confirmed) NOS E12 Head with 47/39 SS valves Korman rocker arms Schrick 304 Weber 45mm DCOEs Targeted a 9.5:1 compression ratio, but ended around 9.3:1 due to combustion chamber clearancing. Part of the issue with the car was that the head had been shaved down too far, and cam timing was never adjusted properly. The head also had stock valves and was really not built up with the rest of the car. My CR was upwards of 10.5:1 which didn't love pump gas, and the SDS engine management was prehistoric. The goal was/is to have a reliable but fun and streetable car. I know some have had mixed results lately, but Korman has been great to work with. I'll have a bunch of my used stuff up for sale once I get everything back, including the Lester Owen rockers and 42mm TWM ITB's with port-matched manifolds. Hope to see you all in Hot Springs!

Can you give some background to your comment about Korman?

I have been on the buy and sell side twice (four "experiences") and, while the platform is far from perfect, it is the way to go if selling an honest car and wanting to maximize dollars. Yes, the commentators will nitpick every imperfection and bring attention to things that most buyers don't care about, but all-in-all that's what I want to see when buying a car. How does the seller respond? How well does s/he know the car? Are they making excuses for the lack of detail or are they putting in the effort? I'd guess 90+% of BaT buyer buy sight unseen, so they want a thorough vetting. You need patience with BaT staff - many of the specialists are managing a dozen auctions and yours is not a priority 9 times out of 10. My advice is to submit the best possible pictures and videos you can on the front end - don't wait for commentators to ask for compression test or PPI - have one done and post the results in the original add. Also, be prepared for a two-month process from submission to go-live. One of the major things lost, however, is the connection you feel to the new or current owner of the vehicle in question. After the wires were executed on each of my transactions, that was that. There's something to be said for creating a lasting relationship with other enthusiasts, and that has never happened when I've used BaT. Happy to share more, just let me know.

Ready for spring! Still waiting on my stainless bumper set... should even out her buck teeth!