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Why won't this fit a B18? 444-544

posted by  iadr on  Fri Nov 15 18:15 CST 2002
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I ran mine on a 544 (lightest Volvo @ 2280lbs tested weight).

I ran it at 18% overdriven, and got 5.5 psi.

The case size (and thus per- revolution output) is greater on b18 type Judson.

The blades are an issue. The original material was marginally function with leaded gas, & essentially non-functional with unleaded. George Folchi is *the* expert on these things, runs one on some British engine in a TVR, and rebuilds them. If he has one it shouldn't be much more than what the buy-it-now was. He has a new blade material.

If you notice, the seller has one for a VW, and wants double the $ for it. They are "collectible".

My engine was a b18 bored to +.020 b20, with stock head and exhaust, vv61 IPD Cam. It did go shockingly well and the low rpm throttle response was so nice. My stroker set up does the same thing, and gets double the fuel mileage. Surprisingly, detonation was never a major issue, even with mid 9's compression.






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