Worship79
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Despite current issues I already know I want more power :devil:
So I need you guys to help me cook up a plan based on my current setup :stirpot:
Target HP is 300+ RWHP and I need to work out a few things before I can plan which parts I need and where to get them.
Current setup: SBC 350, 750 cfm carb, performer EPS intake, Accel super HEI, 64cc performer heads, 1.52 roller tip rockers, 0.052 compressed thickness headgaskets, Comp. XE268H cam, 13cc dished-4 reliefs cast pistons, stock crank, double roller timingset, 4 bolt main. Hooker Super Comp sidepipes. Calculated compression: 8.6:1
Shortblock dates 1997 and has less than 30k miles on it. Top end installed March this year.
As I see it I have three most likely routes:
A. Only replace pistons with 5 cc or less flattops and use thinner gaskets. This should bump compression to around 9.5:1 and really put that cam to work.
B. Swap shortblock for (better) 350 block with better crank, rods and pistons.
C. Swap for stroker shortblock. Stroker ofcourse has low cc flattops too.
Scenario A is cheapest part-wise, but involves the most machining and man-hours. Scenario B is more expensive in the parts section, but requires much less or none machining and man-hours. Scenario C is most expensive in parts, but would be most fun too. Man-hours and maching same as B.
Besides part cost decisions (buy new/buy used from TT for instance) I think I also need to take my top end in consideration. Will my heads and intake be able to flow enough to support fuel/air demands for that kind of horsepower? Should I step up to 1.6 rockers?
Any inpute is welcome! :beer:
So I need you guys to help me cook up a plan based on my current setup :stirpot:
Target HP is 300+ RWHP and I need to work out a few things before I can plan which parts I need and where to get them.
Current setup: SBC 350, 750 cfm carb, performer EPS intake, Accel super HEI, 64cc performer heads, 1.52 roller tip rockers, 0.052 compressed thickness headgaskets, Comp. XE268H cam, 13cc dished-4 reliefs cast pistons, stock crank, double roller timingset, 4 bolt main. Hooker Super Comp sidepipes. Calculated compression: 8.6:1
Shortblock dates 1997 and has less than 30k miles on it. Top end installed March this year.
As I see it I have three most likely routes:
A. Only replace pistons with 5 cc or less flattops and use thinner gaskets. This should bump compression to around 9.5:1 and really put that cam to work.
B. Swap shortblock for (better) 350 block with better crank, rods and pistons.
C. Swap for stroker shortblock. Stroker ofcourse has low cc flattops too.
Scenario A is cheapest part-wise, but involves the most machining and man-hours. Scenario B is more expensive in the parts section, but requires much less or none machining and man-hours. Scenario C is most expensive in parts, but would be most fun too. Man-hours and maching same as B.
Besides part cost decisions (buy new/buy used from TT for instance) I think I also need to take my top end in consideration. Will my heads and intake be able to flow enough to support fuel/air demands for that kind of horsepower? Should I step up to 1.6 rockers?
Any inpute is welcome! :beer: