Since my appointment at the DMV was 1 hour late on (January 3rd) this year and I missed out on being able to register my car to the "year it replicates", I've been thinking of just building up a 1966 block 289. This way I can register it whenever I'm ready, and play the DMV lotto at a later time.
For the questions - in the late 60's with cast iron heads I could get 325 to 340 HP and spin them to 7500 rpm with out too much trouble. I assume that with todays better aluminum heads, pistons & cam profiles and a set of webbers I should be able to push up close to 400 hp and still have a reliable and revving little motor. but then, maybe only 380 HP is reasonable ?
I think I've found a 1966 block that's NEVER been bored! to use as a starting point!
now for your learned suggestions;
Cams - profiles/duration/lift?
heads - afr 165's? I assume that 185's would be too much? and Victor Jr's way too much?
Rod lengths
Piston types?
Thanks for helping me spend my $$
cheers
For the questions - in the late 60's with cast iron heads I could get 325 to 340 HP and spin them to 7500 rpm with out too much trouble. I assume that with todays better aluminum heads, pistons & cam profiles and a set of webbers I should be able to push up close to 400 hp and still have a reliable and revving little motor. but then, maybe only 380 HP is reasonable ?
I think I've found a 1966 block that's NEVER been bored! to use as a starting point!
now for your learned suggestions;
Cams - profiles/duration/lift?
heads - afr 165's? I assume that 185's would be too much? and Victor Jr's way too much?
Rod lengths
Piston types?
Thanks for helping me spend my $$
cheers