Compression Ratio/HP
#1
Compression Ratio/HP
Does anyone know what I can expect for compression ratio and horsepower range for a 1973 455 with 1969 C Heads (hopefully the large ones) stock quad/manifolds and a decently coordinated street performance cam?
I'm assuming some type of new thinner head gaskets (I hear Cometic).
I have the original 69 400 block and am currently deciding which one to go with. I like the cubes on the 455 and would prefer to keep the original block shrink wrapped but if I have to rebuild one or the other with new pistons for performance sake, I'll rebuild the 400.
I'm assuming some type of new thinner head gaskets (I hear Cometic).
I have the original 69 400 block and am currently deciding which one to go with. I like the cubes on the 455 and would prefer to keep the original block shrink wrapped but if I have to rebuild one or the other with new pistons for performance sake, I'll rebuild the 400.
#2
game plan
Pull the C heads off of your 400 & then wrap the 400 & put it under the bench for safe keeping. Pull the 455 out of the 442 & freshen it up adding the 1969 heads, your rebuilt carb and an appropriate cam (based on the calculated resultant compression ratio & your planned gear set).
Reinstall, tune it & Enjoy! I call shotgun!
Reinstall, tune it & Enjoy! I call shotgun!
#3
That's the plan so far, I'm really looking forward to some fresh fried tires though.
Then we'll stop into to Sharky's for another round of fish & chips (it'll be the 2nd round by then).
Then we'll stop into to Sharky's for another round of fish & chips (it'll be the 2nd round by then).
#5
Is that in fact the CR I can expect? This is what I am trying to determine. If 8:25 to 1 is the CR, what kind of HP using the C heads and a decent street cam? I kinda of know I would like at least 300 to 350 HP. I'm curious as to what I can expect using what I have before I go broke ( I mean go for broke ).
#10
Randy
Play around with this calculator & you will easily see how compression changes with gasket thickness, Cylinder CCs & piston dish.
Dave
http://www.4racecars.com/calculators...alculator.html
Play around with this calculator & you will easily see how compression changes with gasket thickness, Cylinder CCs & piston dish.
Dave
http://www.4racecars.com/calculators...alculator.html
#11
- Eric
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