cazsper
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- Sunnyvale, CA
- My Car
- 1968 Coupe: 393w, TKO-600, Maier Racing springs, Global West suspension, Currie 9in with forged axles, 3.50 gears, Trutrac, Baer brakes front/rear
1973 Mach-1: 351c 4V, C-6, 3.73:1 gears and a long "To Do" list..
I have been given done really good info on here since I've been a member and I appreciate it. My question my sound a little odd but please bear with me. I am going crazy trying to decide on a small block (Windsor or Cleveland maybe a stroker) or a 460 based motor. My intended use for my '73 Mach-1 is a daily driver.
Do I need a stroker? Nope.. do I need a 460? Nope.. I just might want one. I have a 393w in my '68 coupe and I love it.
Anyway, what I can tell you is that I have (and plan to use) 3.50:1 gears, 275/40-17's in the rear. I will be using a manual trans. Probably a TKO-600. If I go with a windsor, I'm planning to go with a set of AFR -205 or AFR-220 heads. If I go with a Cleveland based motor, I plan to go with a set of CHI aluminum heads 3v or 4v. If I go with a 460 based motor, I'm thinking of going with aluminum cobra jet heads, maybe the P-51 heads. With all of these builds, I'm planning on using the Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and a Holley or Demon carb with vac secondaries. (( none of this is set in stone. Just my plan for now)). Living in California with 91 octane, I'm also planning for 10:1 compression.
I will be using shorty headers, appropriate sized (full length) exhaust and magnaflow mufflers.
** from talking to people and reading forums, I have been taking notes when it comes to cam shafts for certain displacement of engines. Given my proposed parts and intended use, what is your impression of the list of (displacement....cam @ .050") I have come up with? Keep in mind, the lift will be moderate to ensure longevity and the LSA will probably be 112' for increased vacuum for power accessories.
351.....224/232
393.....228/236
427.....232/238
460.....234/240
500.....238/244
520.....240/246
Thanks everyone...
Do I need a stroker? Nope.. do I need a 460? Nope.. I just might want one. I have a 393w in my '68 coupe and I love it.
Anyway, what I can tell you is that I have (and plan to use) 3.50:1 gears, 275/40-17's in the rear. I will be using a manual trans. Probably a TKO-600. If I go with a windsor, I'm planning to go with a set of AFR -205 or AFR-220 heads. If I go with a Cleveland based motor, I plan to go with a set of CHI aluminum heads 3v or 4v. If I go with a 460 based motor, I'm thinking of going with aluminum cobra jet heads, maybe the P-51 heads. With all of these builds, I'm planning on using the Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and a Holley or Demon carb with vac secondaries. (( none of this is set in stone. Just my plan for now)). Living in California with 91 octane, I'm also planning for 10:1 compression.
I will be using shorty headers, appropriate sized (full length) exhaust and magnaflow mufflers.
** from talking to people and reading forums, I have been taking notes when it comes to cam shafts for certain displacement of engines. Given my proposed parts and intended use, what is your impression of the list of (displacement....cam @ .050") I have come up with? Keep in mind, the lift will be moderate to ensure longevity and the LSA will probably be 112' for increased vacuum for power accessories.
351.....224/232
393.....228/236
427.....232/238
460.....234/240
500.....238/244
520.....240/246
Thanks everyone...