87montecarlomrc said:
That's what I was thinking. I'm wanting to get it in the 13s. I'm goin to start an engine build before to long and hope it helps
is your motor stock?
a cam, intake, and aftermarket carb will go a long way.
and some aftermarket heads might put you in the 400+ range.
... that's without touching the bottom end.
but if you're on a budget, just pull off the intake, throw in a meaner cam, new dual plane intake, and 700 - 750cfm carb, and you'll be into 320 - 330 hp.
if you're investing in heads, I would build the whole motor. The L98 heads are good for compression, terrible for flow. Porting is a waste of $$$ cuz for that money there are much better aftermarket heads available now.
I won't get into what you should do, cuz it all depends on what you want out of your car?
- Mild strip/heavy street
- Heavy strip/rare street
- all our strip
- cruiser
etc...
I like my setup because it gives me a good balance of both worlds, but favouring on strip use. I can pick up some groceries, drive to work everyday, and then tear around on the strip with comfort.
... the bummer is the solid cam, which needs to be lashed every couple months. It's a heavy cam for street use and turns HUGE durration, so the motor doesn't pull enough vacuum at idle and the brakes fade if I sit at a light too long. And the 3000rpm stall is a bit of a pig. For as much daily I do, it would be nicer to have a milder cam...
My setup is now old technology. The aftermarket industry for "mild" SBC motors has exploded in the last few years. Go see what's out there...
Decide where you wanna go, and then start asking other guys what kinda setup they have. Then HOMEWORK HOMEWORK HOMEWORK :wink:
