Newbie looking for advise/opinion
#1
Newbie looking for advise/opinion
First...Hi to all.
I have been digging throught different parts of this site and have found good and useful info.
I am gathering parts to build/rebuild a 455 for my 71 Cutlass.
Right now I have :
72 Toro block .030 KB277KTM-030 pistons
KA heads w/minor port matching
Eddy Torqer intake
Headers
Trans is 700r4 w/ stage 2 eqivelant and 2500 stall
Rear-end is 3.73 limited slip
Tires are 295/50r15
I think thats covers everthing accept "CAM"
Which leads me to this post. I wish to ask the powers of the OLDS gods for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
John
I have been digging throught different parts of this site and have found good and useful info.
I am gathering parts to build/rebuild a 455 for my 71 Cutlass.
Right now I have :
72 Toro block .030 KB277KTM-030 pistons
KA heads w/minor port matching
Eddy Torqer intake
Headers
Trans is 700r4 w/ stage 2 eqivelant and 2500 stall
Rear-end is 3.73 limited slip
Tires are 295/50r15
I think thats covers everthing accept "CAM"
Which leads me to this post. I wish to ask the powers of the OLDS gods for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
John
#3
I'd do an Erson TQ 50, 228/235 @.050, with about.510 lift. You didn't spec your valvetrain so I'm guessing it's stock. This cam would be easy on the whole valvetrain, work with that stall and give a broad power range.
If you want a roller I can do that too.
Thanks
If you want a roller I can do that too.
Thanks
#5
Yes you guessed right... STOCK.
I knew I didn't get everything in that post.
So now what kind of idle would I be looking at with those specs. And any ideas what kind of hp and torque I could be hoping for.
I knew I didn't get everything in that post.
So now what kind of idle would I be looking at with those specs. And any ideas what kind of hp and torque I could be hoping for.
#6
I'm a huge fan of the Engle 20-22....496"/.512" lift, 226/230 duration @ 0.050" on a 110 lobe separation. I know Mark is an Erson dealer but I've had great experience with that Engle. You could expect a moderately loping idle and sub 12 second passes with your set up.
Sorry Mark, I've gotta make you work a little lol!
Steve
Sorry Mark, I've gotta make you work a little lol!
Steve
#7
But imho, I think the new RPM air-gap would be a better intake for you than the Torker, what carb is going on it?
#9
X2 - those KB277's are heavy...it ain't gonna like spinning up too high.
#11
No problem guys!
A predator! Holy crap! That needs to be in the smithsonian!
Actually I did a 604 ford a hundred years ago with one on it, it ran great.
Others will chime in on what they think you should do on your choice of carbs, I'm not an edelbrock or qjet fan but there are guys on here that have done well with both.
A predator! Holy crap! That needs to be in the smithsonian!
Actually I did a 604 ford a hundred years ago with one on it, it ran great.
Others will chime in on what they think you should do on your choice of carbs, I'm not an edelbrock or qjet fan but there are guys on here that have done well with both.
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