[.gearhead.]

Originally Posted by Erik Beckett

.gearhead.

Your car is looking amazing! I almost bought that car a few years ago before you bought it. I think it was from Indiana or Illinois when it was for sale, maybe western Ohio. Anyways, your doing a great job with it. Do you have any SBC parts for sale at all?

Thanks, Erik

Thanks Erik. Yes, I bought it from a guy in Sandusky, Ohio about 7 years ago. 5 different combos in 7 years... I got rid of most of the parts I had, but still have some odds 'n ends. Some things like cams, pushrods, crossmember, master, and other miscellaneous performance stuff. Let me know if there's something specific.

Have fun.

[Erik Beckett]

gearhead,

I am just trying to put together a top end and cam package for my 355. I need heads, intake and cam and lifters. I want to go with a hydraulic roller, have any for sale? I am leaning toward the 195cc profiler heads from Chad Speier. And maybe a 240/250 cam with about .550/560 lift. I want to be able to use these parts when I build a new short block next winner and bump up to a 400+ ci motor.

Thoughts on this combo?

Thanks, Erik

[firstgenaddict]

I would call Crower and speak to Dave Crower about my cam.

He will want to know every other variable, head flow numbers from .100-.700 are the most critical piece of information according to him.
Please note that any information with regards to gear ratios, tire height, weight, etc will help him design the optimum cam for your application.

[67RS502]

Originally Posted by Erik Beckett

gearhead,

I am just trying to put together a top end and cam package for my 355. I need heads, intake and cam and lifters. I want to go with a hydraulic roller, have any for sale? I am leaning toward the 195cc profiler heads from Chad Speier. And maybe a 240/250 cam with about .550/560 lift. I want to be able to use these parts when I build a new short block next winner and bump up to a 400+ ci motor.

Thoughts on this combo?

Thanks, Erik

if you plan on 400 cubes get bigger heads
duration for 400 cubes is ok, but need more lift

[.gearhead.]

Originally Posted by Erik Beckett

gearhead,

I am just trying to put together a top end and cam package for my 355. I need heads, intake and cam and lifters. I want to go with a hydraulic roller, have any for sale? I am leaning toward the 195cc profiler heads from Chad Speier. And maybe a 240/250 cam with about .550/560 lift. I want to be able to use these parts when I build a new short block next winner and bump up to a 400+ ci motor.

Thoughts on this combo?

Thanks, Erik

Hey Erik,

If you're looking for a nice street/strip car, the basic cam spec's you mention seem within range for that. My 11:1 Venolia piston, iron Crane Fireball headed 400 had a Comp 294S cam (.525 lift if I recall), GM rods, was driven all over and went 11.20's all day. That was a mild setup but alot of fun and very easy to do.

As stated above, I'd suggest a bit larger head, to be able to accomodate future plans. I've seen the worked 195's run great and it can be fine for now, but you may want a slightly larger volume eventually. An out of the box 220, Track 1 or Pro 1 would be good for future use.

Have fun.

[satz28]

Originally Posted by .gearhead.

Hey Erik,

If you're looking for a nice street/strip car, the basic cam spec's you mention seem within range for that. My 11:1 Venolia piston, iron Crane Fireball headed 400 had a Comp 294S cam (.525 lift if I recall), GM rods, was driven all over and went 11.20's all day. That was a mild setup but alot of fun and very easy to do.

As stated above, I'd suggest a bit larger head, to be able to accomodate future plans. I've seen the worked 195's run great and it can be fine for now, but you may want a slightly larger volume eventually. An out of the box 220, Track 1 or Pro 1 would be good for future use.

Have fun.

I don't recall. Do you build your own motors or did you have someone build them with your input?

[.gearhead.]

Originally Posted by satz28

I don't recall. Do you build your own motors or did you have someone build them with your input?

I assembled a few, including the tossed together 11:1 junker mentioned above. But I am no engine builder. I rely on a professional for the nice builds and learn whatever I can. I've just had alot of 400 based combos.

[97Z4C]

the AFR or brodix track1 and use the bullet cam they recommend and i dont think you can go wrong

[cool rocking daddy]

Originally Posted by 97Z4C

the AFR or brodix track1 and use the bullet cam they recommend and i dont think you can go wrong

Exactly! Go with the cam profile your head mfg'er suggests or go with the head your cam grinder recommends.

[hhott71]

Find an as cast head as smooth and flash free as a ported head. Canfields were that way.

The best street and bracket race head. Unbeatable flow up to .600" flow.

Who cares what .800" flow is when your cam lifts to .550 max!!

[Chad Speier]

Originally Posted by hhott71

Find an as cast head as smooth and flash free as a ported head. Canfields were that way.

The best street and bracket race head. Unbeatable flow up to .600" flow.

Who cares what .800" flow is when your cam lifts to .550 max!!

ME! That is a myth and really needs put to bed. A running engine sees up to 150" of pressure drop. If your cylinder head is done at .600 at 28", what do you think it's doing on a live engine?