Optimal Huh
well R3 block , W8 heads , n/a 700 HP
Ok so you want to retire at some point LOL
I would use later LA roller block 87-92 , 308 is the best production heads , Airwolf would be the next choice
the later blocks have provision for hyd roller cam but you could use a solid roller too . Cam choice would depend on a lot of factors & is the single most important part of the build .
the next step would be the latest W2 but the top end will be $3500 or more for all the parts but the power :rubeyes: !!
The Visner heads look killer also
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on January 11, 2017, 05:21:58 PM
Optimal Huh
well R3 block , W8 heads , n/a 700 HP
Ok so you want to retire at some point LOL
I would use later LA roller block 87-92 , 308 is the best production heads , Airwolf would be the next choice
the later blocks have provision for hyd roller cam but you could use a solid roller too . Cam choice would depend on a lot of factors & is the single most important part of the build .
the next step would be the latest W2 but the top end will be $3500 or more for all the parts but the power :rubeyes: !!
The Visner heads look killer also
Thanks
@Chryco Psycho (http://forum.e-bodies.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4) !
Sim pretty sure current block is from 73. You can't use hyd roller cams? Can you use hyd lifters right? What are your thoughts on Indy 360-1 heads? Thx!
Sure hyd rollers work great but nowhere near optimal as the lifters will collapse under heavy spring load .
Indy can be tought o deal with but the 360 -1 I believe is the RHS head which is good but the Airwolf is better as are any W series heads
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on January 11, 2017, 06:06:51 PM
Sure hyd rollers work great but nowhere near optimal as the lifters will collapse under heavy spring load .
Indy can be tought o deal with but the 360 -1 I believe is the RHS head which is good but the Airwolf is better as are any W series heads
Ah cool. ya now I remember stories here with them. No thanks.
I'll check out airwolf.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/mopp-1303-cylinder-heads-light-headed/
Some interesting reading?
Wierd. Did something happen with Dr J and Airwolf. I'm getting website kick backs. Server not found. www..j-performance.com.
Hmmmm. :thinking:
Not working for me either... http://www.j-performance.com/
Hummmm divorce?
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40542
All this may be irrelevant. :dunno:
Long to short. A 440 is in the mix. :thinking:
:idea: Can get solid block and steel crank great price ... then looking at heads, pistons, etc etc ... to get to goal can build stage 2ish 440 versus stage 4+ SB. May wind up cheaper (by little bit) or not really much more. :veryexcited:
Trans is now issue (why can't Mopars be like others and bolt up SB and BB for same trans ... :). ) but ... be neat have BB in it. Could only find one on internet .... certainly will e different.
there is a good reason why there are no 440 A bodies the 440 will not fit :wrenching:
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on January 13, 2017, 04:05:29 AM
there is a good reason why there are no 440 A bodies the 440 will not fit :wrenching:
We dragged motor out. Great condition. Its actually a 383.
Did find few with 383 in them. :notsure:
it is very difficult to get a 440 into a pre 67 A body but it can be done but so can a lot of things that may nt be so smart LOL
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on January 17, 2017, 07:53:24 PM
it is very difficult to get a 440 into a pre 67 A body but it can be done but so can a lot of things that may nt be so smart LOL
Ive rarely been known to learn the easy way. :veryexcited: :looney: