496 vs 540
05-20-2014, 10:01 PM
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I want a tall deck 396 with a 3.76 stroke and some peanut port heads. My max RPM I would like to spin is 4000. I have a 2 barrel rochester carb for it. Its gonna be 11.5:1 compression with an RV cam. I plan to run it on 87 octane with projected tip plugs, cast pistons, 210* water stat, and 39* of locked timing. Shooting for an air fuel ratio around 15:1, for good MPG. I am hoping for 650hp at 4000rpm. I really need the midrange cruise
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05-20-2014, 10:13 PM
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I want a tall deck 396 with a 3.76 stroke and some peanut port heads. My max RPM I would like to spin is 4000. I have a 2 barrel rochester carb for it. Its gonna be 11.5:1 compression with an RV cam. I plan to run it on 87 octane with projected tip plugs, cast pistons, 210* water stat, and 39* of locked timing. Shooting for an air fuel ratio around 15:1, for good MPG. I am hoping for 650hp at 4000rpm. I really need the midrange cruise
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05-21-2014, 02:13 PM
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Don't forget "I want a very lopey idle, don't want to buy aftermarket exhaust and want to keep My captain calls."
05-21-2014, 02:30 PM
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Can I put a ProCharger on my 3.0L? If so, should I step up to a Gen II Alpha or will the Gen I be fine?
05-21-2014, 07:34 PM
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I have a 454 with cast internals and 2 bolt main. what do you think about a 268/276 @ .050 108LSA cam? Also, I will be using stock cast iron manifolds with my silent choice and only going to turn 4600 RPM. My builder told me that cam would work great in my application. He's been building engines for 87 years. One of the most respected builders in the whole state. I totally trust him. But, still would like to know if you guys think its ok.
05-21-2014, 08:50 PM
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I have a 454 with cast internals and 2 bolt main. what do you think about a 268/276 @ .050 108LSA cam? Also, I will be using stock cast iron manifolds with my silent choice and only going to turn 4600 RPM. My builder told me that cam would work great in my application. He's been building engines for 87 years. One of the most respected builders in the whole state. I totally trust him. But, still would like to know if you guys think its ok.
