455 build ???
January 7th, 2018, 02:01 PM
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455 build ???
Hello people, looking to build a solid running motor 461 or 486. need a recipe if you can help.
I have a running 461, Edelbrock heads, american racing heads, lunati cam 60803, 880 qfvs, th400 (will be changing to 2004r possibly) 308 gear changing to 373.
whats the recipe. pistons , rods , cam etc.
i know head work is a must. looking for 550hp
plus. i want to run pump gas is this possible.
I have a running 461, Edelbrock heads, american racing heads, lunati cam 60803, 880 qfvs, th400 (will be changing to 2004r possibly) 308 gear changing to 373.
whats the recipe. pistons , rods , cam etc.
i know head work is a must. looking for 550hp
plus. i want to run pump gas is this possible.
January 7th, 2018, 04:59 PM
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486?
American racing heads? I’m guessing headers.
Check out some of my builds on here.
You’ll need to enhance your heads, a roller Cam in the range of 240@.050 and at least a Performer intake, maybe even an RPM.
A good modern piston and ring pack will help as well.
American racing heads? I’m guessing headers.
Check out some of my builds on here.
You’ll need to enhance your heads, a roller Cam in the range of 240@.050 and at least a Performer intake, maybe even an RPM.
A good modern piston and ring pack will help as well.
January 7th, 2018, 08:57 PM
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cutlassEFI sorry for typos, yes american racing headers. my current piston are speed pro L2323f .030 over i only have about 150 psi on a cold crank. so probley a low comp piston or wrong cam?
whats needed? i understand u sale cams etc. do i need to up grade rods? also whats the head work is need and cost? funnuy you say roller cam i have a set of roller lifter i was thinking of using cam of a frinds boat (dont know if i should use in a fresh motor)
what comprssion should I have in a motor? to get 550
also ill see if i can find you threads
whats needed? i understand u sale cams etc. do i need to up grade rods? also whats the head work is need and cost? funnuy you say roller cam i have a set of roller lifter i was thinking of using cam of a frinds boat (dont know if i should use in a fresh motor)
what comprssion should I have in a motor? to get 550
also ill see if i can find you threads
Last edited by KDW; January 7th, 2018 at 08:58 PM. Reason: spelling
January 8th, 2018, 04:59 AM
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cutlassEFI sorry for typos, yes american racing headers. my current piston are speed pro L2323f .030 over i only have about 150 psi on a cold crank. so probley a low comp piston or wrong cam?
Crappy piston
whats needed? i understand u sale cams etc. do i need to up grade rods? Yes also whats the head work is need and cost? Approx $1200 funny you say roller cam i have a set of roller lifter i was thinking of using cam of a friends boat (dont know if i should use in a fresh motor)
what compression should I have in a motor? to get 550
"You’ll need to enhance your heads, a roller Cam in the range of 240@.050 and at least a Performer intake, maybe even an RPM.
A good modern piston and ring pack will help as well."
also i'll see if i can find you threads
Crappy piston
whats needed? i understand u sale cams etc. do i need to up grade rods? Yes also whats the head work is need and cost? Approx $1200 funny you say roller cam i have a set of roller lifter i was thinking of using cam of a friends boat (dont know if i should use in a fresh motor)
what compression should I have in a motor? to get 550
"You’ll need to enhance your heads, a roller Cam in the range of 240@.050 and at least a Performer intake, maybe even an RPM.
A good modern piston and ring pack will help as well."
also i'll see if i can find you threads
Last edited by cutlassefi; January 8th, 2018 at 05:21 AM.
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