DeathStarr89

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I'm gonna have to get a new cam.. and i'm thinking about upgrading as well. i'm currently running the XR270HR which is a 495 intake/502 exhaust. 270 Specs

thinking about going with the 276 which is a 502 intake/510 exhaust, also reccomends a 2000+ stall ( i have a 2500 stall) 276 Specs

or the 282 which might be a little large but "go big or go home" right? lol
282 Specs

the 282 needs a 3K stall.. but i'm sure my 2500 would work out fine..

any input/suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

nick05

Is it going to be a daily driver....and do you like that 270H cam..i am building a 350 for my car and that is the cam I have in it...just dont have the motor in yet. Can you hear the cam in it much?

DeathStarr89

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the 270 was a great cam, no mine's not a daily driver.. if gas was cheaper i'd drive it more tho..lol

there are lots of sound clips of it with different exhausts here: http://whitelightning2.kicks-***.org/audiovideo.html

the single 3" straight pipe Y'd into duals sounded pretty cool but i love the sound of the true duals on it.

nick05

Sounds sweet, do roller lifters have much more of a lope to them than hydraulic lifters

DeathStarr89

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the lifters don't make the difference.. it's the cam.

sometimes the addition of a higher ratio roller rocker will cause a little lope.. i've seen it in the GM 2.2 4 banger before that swapped the stock ones out for Comp 1.6 Magnums..

Nixon1

Why someone would modify a 2200 SOHC is beyond me.....

DeathStarr89

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he's actually making some pretty good numbers with it.. about 160-170 HP. He does alot of autocross so having a very light engine tends to help out


http://www.v6z24.com/registry/cahilj/

Nixon1

How's his head gasket holding up?

DeathStarr89

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lol, i think he's on his 3rd engine

he's considering a Quad 4 2.3 HO swap or a 3400 SFI swap.. both are about 180-190 HP stock. I was checking out the car at the '05 V6Z24 bash. It's pretty nice in person, he's got alot of hard work into it.

Nixon1

I hear quad 4's have a lot of issues too.....Wonder if you could cram a 3800 series II in there......

DeathStarr89

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it's been done a few times now.. the 3400 is a way easier swap though since it shares almost all the same sensors and mounts as the older 3.1 (1 custom mount needs to be made)..

the fastest recorded 1/4 time is a track only 2nd gen cavalier with a turbocharged 3800 running high 11's.. with a turbo'd 3.1 right behind it running 12 flats ( www.turboz24.com )

traction in a FWD car sucks

Nixon1

Lol, but Dave...back to topic, whatcha got into your motor? The 270 as you've got now is a bit mild, especially on the duration..... Got head work or anything?

I'd go with the 276 personally...the 282 sounds a little too hairy unless you like to keep your motor wound up tighter than an obsessive compulsive crackhead in a college dorm room....

But then I'm familiar with 302 cams....so I'm not exactly sure what's "big" and what's "small" for an SBC....

DeathStarr89

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lol

i'm actually thinking about starting over.. i'd like to find a 400 to build up but i'll probably just end up using this 350 block.

i'll probably go with some good flowing double humps, performer RPM intake.. not sure what pistons/rods yet. I'll have to do some more research since it's been 5 yrs since i built this engine..lol

i'm shooting for 400 HP at the crank and i'd like the engine to last for a few years so the wifey will get off my back about selling it

85blackberlinet

no **** i work at autozone i have at leats 4 people there a day 4 a 2.2 head gasket