phils72mc

Its Just Me Thanks for the input. I knew about the valve covers and intake but had not heard of the ac bracket problem. I know my 2:73 is a limiting factor but I do like the low cruise rpm on the hwy. Thought about doing the overdrive conversion but I'm afraid if I keep changing things I will run out of money and time long before the car is road worthy. My gut says just use the 882's since I have all the parts to make that happen. If I could get close to the results listed in the super Chevy article I'd be satisfied for now.

Now I've got to watch the Jerk lol.

Thanks, yeah I remember "The Jerk" now. Wasn't this the scene where he gets shot at and the oil cans are leaking? Those square headlights ruin the look.

I can only think of two movies to feature 1rst gen Monte's Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift and Ace Ventura. Can you think of any others?

420ponies Yeah I read the vortec heads had narrow type rockers so I wondered about full rollers. Man oh man cheap ebay aluminum's are sounding better and better lol.

ADGTRUNKLID Yes I have looked at the dart's just more than I wanted to spend. I may just install the 882's with some port work and if I hate it later I will upgrade in the car.

I have also considered removing all the chrome around the wheels and along the rockers. Someone in here installed side markers off a Nova I believe. It looked very nice. I like the look of the chrome molding but I hate the idea I cant see whats going on behind it. I can see an argument for both. I guess it just comes down to what look you're going for. Mine had a strip of chrome door protector down the center, that defiantly wont be going back on. I've also thought about de-badging mine for a cleaner look. If its any reassurance I've only ever seen a couple of MC's that I hated. One was roadkill's nascarlo, what a hack job.

Thanks for the advice 420ponies. I want the vortec's because they flow so well and I'd be able to set my quench at .039-.041 for perfect quench. They claim if you get the quench right it will be fine on high octane pump gas with the vortec's. For 218.00 each I'm very tempted. How involved is it to install rocker rollers on vortec heads? Is it worth the trouble?

Thanks Blackhawk, I was going to buy rebuilt stock vortec's. Jeg's has a great deal on them right now but only one review. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/514005/10002/-1 But then I open a can of worms because as you said I'm on the ragged edge of detonation. I know vortec's are limited to .450 lift in stock form. So then I'd have to have them worked on. In a perfect world I could find some 68-72cc iron heads to bolt on that wouldn't break the bank. I am tempted by the Promax and another company called Quantico. I watched a YouTube vid where a guy said the Quantico heads were as nice as Dart castings. So that leads me back to square one. 882 castings that I already own. Yeah they are smog heads but I believe I have the heavy castings. What cylinder head did you go with?

The current plan: Original 2 bolt 355 zero decked with 4 relief flat tops. 882 heads with 1.94 valves and some port/bowel work coming soon. Thought about some cheap eBay aluminum heads but I'm skeptical. According to Summit compression calc. I get 9.15:1 compression. Perfect for the street, I think. Leaning towards this cam since I'm a little gun shy about over camming. Lunati Bare Bones Camshaft and Lifter Kits 10120100LK Topped off with Edelbrock RPM and a spread-bore 650-700 cfm carb. Oh and a Chevy HEI. My original plan was to install vortec heads but I'm worried the compression will be too high even with thick head gaskets. So I will probably port the 882 heads I already have and hope for the best. I read an article on Super Chevy about a budget build they did with 882 heads. It produced 367HP and 422ft.lbs torque. I like the low end torque, since I plan to keep the th350 and 2:73 rear gear for now. http://www.superchev...ll-block-build/ Do you think this will be a good setup for a pump gas/street motor? Is anyone running vortec's with 10.3:1 compression on pump gas? I read that I can get away with it if I install a fat duration cam, but I think it may be too much for a stock bottom end 2 bolt and it may be self defeating. None of this is set in stone yet with exception of the zero decked short block is assembled. I appreciate any recommendations. Of coarse, I want as much power as I can squeeze out of it, while still remaining a good street car.