Low Compression 350
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Low Compression 350
Hi all, looking for help on a low compression 350. I have a rebuilt 350 in the 69 F85 i am finishing up. I am at this point assuming it is around 8:1 with big dish pistons and 7a heads and stock profile cam. The engine has a edelbrock performer and holley 600 on it now and I added headers. It is backed by a TH400 and I think 2.93 rear gear. The body work is about complete and I am trying to keep this car a driver. Of course it's a total dog for performance at this time and I am planning on a 455 build down the line but just not in the bank right now. I am looking for a cam that will build more torque and other suggestions like timing settings to help wake it up for now. I am thinking a rear gear change may be in order first but with a 455 coming I'm not wanting to go to crazy with gear.
-Nick
-Nick
#7
Being a cheap ***, I've had good luck re-purposing used factory 455 cams in lo-compression 350. You get a little more lift and the factory cams torque output till 3000 rpms is seldom beat with an aftermarket cam. If you are making a driver, 3:08 to 3:42 gears are good for the street. If you are wanting a National Record Holder then start at 3:73 to 5:13 depending on whether you're going for the 1/8 or 1/4 mile.
#8
A 3.08 or 3.23 gear is a good step up, depends on how much highway driving you do. The smog 455 cam is similar to some of the manual 350 cams and the 307 HO cam. You probably need a new timing set anyways. If it has the most common HEI curve, set your base at 20-22 degrees.
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