performance engine build questions
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performance engine build questions
Ok ive got a bunch of parts and motors and i want to know what the best combination for a good hot rod would be, So heres my parts selection I have, 1964 352 police interceptor heads, 352pi stock 4 barrell intake and carb, 352 pi cam, 428 cam, 1975 360 complete stock motor 2 barrell, 1972 360 stock complete motor just been rebuilt to stock specs with 2 barrell, 390 bare block and a 390 crank what is the best combo out of my parts that i can make for the best horsepower, oh by the way the motor will be going in a 1975 f150 2 wheel drive with a C6, any info would be great thanks
1975 f150 360 awaiting a hot rod motor
1975 f150 360 awaiting a hot rod motor
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u really want to show up the chevy guys don't you. I'd work on a 390 block setup. Get it bored .080 and get a 428 crank. No the hell with it get a 427 sohc motor. the dual quad carb version making 657 hp and the single 4bbl still makes 615hp.
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haha i get made fun of all the time by the chevy guys, thats why i need to get a lot more hp so i can shut them up, so thats why i need to know with the parts i have what i can do to make a lot of hp, thanks
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Well, here's how I'm doing mine:
390 crank
Crane 343941 cam
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
TRW Forged L2291F30 pistons (.030 over bore)
Ported, gasket matched heads, self polished combustion chambers
Hedman Hedders
Holley 600cfm carb, possibly upgraded to 750cfm
I would ditch the stock cams and intakes. There are MUCH better pieces available. In the case of the intake, they're lighter too!
I would suggest, CC the heads and use the ones that'll get you closest to your desired compression ratio.
390 crank
Crane 343941 cam
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
TRW Forged L2291F30 pistons (.030 over bore)
Ported, gasket matched heads, self polished combustion chambers
Hedman Hedders
Holley 600cfm carb, possibly upgraded to 750cfm
I would ditch the stock cams and intakes. There are MUCH better pieces available. In the case of the intake, they're lighter too!
I would suggest, CC the heads and use the ones that'll get you closest to your desired compression ratio.
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performance and low budget don't go together. Build the 390 and use the pi heads and intake if you can. Get an aftermarket carb and some msd ignition.
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check to see if the 352 heads are in good shape and compare valve sizes to your rebuilt 360. Take the 352 PI intake/carb and best heads/valves, spring for a newer grind Cam like a crane 343901 or 343941 and install on the rebuilt 360. I think it's the best use of what you have. The cam and lifters will run about $150. There is really no point in going through all of the trouble torun one of the used older cams. It's just asking for trouble.
Add a hot ignition and a decent flowing dual exhaust, headers if in the budget.
Add a hot ignition and a decent flowing dual exhaust, headers if in the budget.
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