Notices

540 Bbc

Old 11-21-2010, 12:23 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: PA USA
Posts: 1,495
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default 540 Bbc

I thinking about switching my 509's to 540's
So far I have dart dominator intakes that are converted to injection with 2000cfm throttle bodies.
I need to buy heads, looking for 9.5 comp with 89 octane.
I need to make close to 700hp and torque with a hyd roller.

Do you think it is possible??
baja27 is offline  
Old 11-21-2010, 12:47 PM
  #2  
21 and 42 footers
Platinum Member
 
t500hps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Richmond VA
Posts: 8,183
Received 119 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

I'm no builder but comparing what mine were turned into several years ago.....700 out of a 540 running 89 will be tough. Spinning it up approaching 6,000 is probably the only way.
t500hps is offline  
Old 11-21-2010, 12:55 PM
  #3  
Registered
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Between A Womans Leggs in IL
Posts: 6,306
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Fixx

Originally Posted by baja27
I thinking about switching my 509's to 540's
So far I have dart dominator intakes that are converted to injection with 2000cfm throttle bodies.
I need to buy heads, looking for 9.5 comp with 89 octane.
I need to make close to 700hp and torque with a hyd roller.

Do you think it is possible??
if you dont have many hours on your 509's i think the best bang for your buck would be to add a power adder,,like a pair of pro chargers which will work well with what you have..easy 700+ hp..get hold of eddie young ..he has done a few with throttle bodies and real reliable..and as for 89 fuel,,adding meth injection should work..
FIXX is offline  
Old 11-21-2010, 01:20 PM
  #4  
Registered
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northeast Pa
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by baja27
I thinking about switching my 509's to 540's
So far I have dart dominator intakes that are converted to injection with 2000cfm throttle bodies.
I need to buy heads, looking for 9.5 comp with 89 octane.
I need to make close to 700hp and torque with a hyd roller.

Do you think it is possible??
YES without a doubt........... we've done it. Your going to need good exhaust too. pm me for more info if you'd like
Mike
mike11 is offline  
Old 11-22-2010, 07:53 AM
  #5  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: PA USA
Posts: 1,495
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Hello Mike
Do you care to share with us?
baja27 is offline  
Old 11-23-2010, 07:50 PM
  #6  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: PA USA
Posts: 1,495
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

ttt
baja27 is offline  
Old 11-23-2010, 08:34 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Northeast Pa
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Baja,
You can get there with a set of dart pro 1's 355 CNC's and a good single plane intake both with a good port job, even in addition to the cnc work there's an additional 5% air flow to be gained tickling them some more by hand. 1050 dominator and good exhaust (tube headers) nothing less or all you big stuff up top is going to run out when your exhaust chokes up. Cam is a proprietary grind.
mike11 is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 10:43 AM
  #8  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: PA USA
Posts: 1,495
Received 19 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Mike 11 wouldn't 355 by way to big, I was thinking about 325, 310
thanks
baja27 is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 11:02 AM
  #9  
MarineKinetics
Platinum Member
 
rmbuilder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 942
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by baja27
Mike 11 wouldn't 355 by way to big, I was thinking about 325, 310
thanks
baja27,

You are correct on both.

Bob
rmbuilder is offline  
Old 11-24-2010, 01:43 PM
  #10  
Registered
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Delaware
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

355 is definitely too big for a 540. I have a 598 and I am only running a 345cc, with some port work done to it.

I think you can get close to 700hp, but probably not over 700, especially not on 89 octane.
Philm is offline  

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.