454 Cam selection down sizing?
#12
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The high compression is the real issue. Better off to spend the money on new pistons than exhaust to try and make something work.
The quench with using a thicker head gasket is an issue. It prob could be managed, but is still just a band aid. Cometic makes thicker head gaskets.
It sounds like Budman has been through the exact same thing. I think you are better off to do the build right the first time than to try and put some mismatched parts together.
The quench with using a thicker head gasket is an issue. It prob could be managed, but is still just a band aid. Cometic makes thicker head gaskets.
It sounds like Budman has been through the exact same thing. I think you are better off to do the build right the first time than to try and put some mismatched parts together.
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Not sure where you are at but a friend has a running take out BBC complete with bravo bell housing and exhaust on powerboat swap shop for $1200... if your buddy is trying to salvage the rest of the summer that might be your best bet.
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I have run those pistons 212135's and 37's for about 8yrs. 4 of those years with steel Merlin heads. I have used 17042 and 17048 gaskets 91-93 octane. Don't forget to bore notch the cylinders while you're in there.
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But thanks everyone for the help, as I will defiantly be using aluminum heads on a future build, since I heard nothing but good results!