www.iceman-motorsports.com/ This is who I got the valve springs from. If you have the dimensions, you may also be able to get them from one of the big racing valve train companies like Ferrea.

They have to have the valve pockets cut deeper if you get the cam reground so the valves don't hit the pistons. Some guys do go further to lower the compression.

I wouldn't cut it in half. mine is intact. I just made a guard around it. Either move your grill forward or move the engine back or use a smaller radiator.

The pulley needs to be there for engine balance unless you get the flywheel rebalanced to compensate for it.

it is pieced together from many different models. The 582 would probably be most similar but a lot of modifications have been made.

Reground cam, port & polish, stronger valve springs, reworked pump and injectors, turbo, etc. Same things they do to big tractors.

How much did all that cost?

it really depends on how much you can do yourself. if you had to pay someone to do all the work it would easily be in the $5000 range to get an engine built.

farmallgray you know now that I've been in this for a while that's not bad at all, I've seen people sink $6-$7k in a methanol pro stocker or twin. I hope to be able to compete with you guys one day. I spent some time around a few diesel guys in spring field last year and you guys are a blast! On Facebook especially! Lol

I moved the steering gear back and lengthened the drag link. You may also be able to stretch the frame depending on your rules. usually the max wheelbase is 56".

I don't know for sure. Probably 6000. I haven't got a tach to work right on it yet.