First, since someone will surely ask, and because i know this is a frequent question, i have already done a search, but i figure it's easiest to just ask again with my specific set up. The question being, what size mainly, and brand suggestions are welcome too, should i top this engine with. I know i should really have all of the information before i ask, but i can't find my cam specs right now, and will post them as soon as i find the card...but here's the rest.
flat top, forged pistons
RHS 64cc vortec style heads, pocket ported
2.02, 1.60 valves
cam? fairly large lift, at or just under half inch lift if i remember correctly, no recolection on duration, sorry.
Hooker shorty headers
Stock HEI
Edelbrock 600 cfm carb currently
Holley Keith dorton signature series intake
summit 80 gph fuel pump...no regulator.
Also, do i need to get a regulator in line? should i get one with a return line, or do they all run one? Also, any guess on what type of hp this might put out? (i know thats hard w/o the cam specs, again, ill get them asap)
Thanx for any input.
flat top, forged pistons
RHS 64cc vortec style heads, pocket ported
2.02, 1.60 valves
cam? fairly large lift, at or just under half inch lift if i remember correctly, no recolection on duration, sorry.
Hooker shorty headers
Stock HEI
Edelbrock 600 cfm carb currently
Holley Keith dorton signature series intake
summit 80 gph fuel pump...no regulator.
Also, do i need to get a regulator in line? should i get one with a return line, or do they all run one? Also, any guess on what type of hp this might put out? (i know thats hard w/o the cam specs, again, ill get them asap)
Thanx for any input.

I forgot to say. This is a full roller engine also. with 1.5 rockers.
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Holley Keith dorton signature series intake
summit 80 gph fuel pump...no regulator.
Also, do i need to get a regulator in line? should i get one with a return line, or do they all run one? Also, any guess on what type of hp this might put out? (i know thats hard w/o the cam specs, again, ill get them asap)
Thanx for any input.
Originally Posted by T/A_SXracer
Edelbrock 600 cfm carb currentlyHolley Keith dorton signature series intake
summit 80 gph fuel pump...no regulator.
Also, do i need to get a regulator in line? should i get one with a return line, or do they all run one? Also, any guess on what type of hp this might put out? (i know thats hard w/o the cam specs, again, ill get them asap)
Thanx for any input.
I assume this is your fuel pump?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
If so, I think it would be fine as is..
Also.. As for the carb.. This is a 385? I would say go bigger. 700 or 750 would be better. At *least* a 650. I'll leave the Holley vs Edelbrock vs ..? debate out of this response.

CFM Calculator: http://www.4secondsflat.com/Carb_CFM_Calculator.html
Just an update, and hopefully this will aid in a suggestion, thanks btw jeffcj for yours, but here are my cam specs
Part Number 12-414-8
Engine 1955-1998 Chevrolet
262ci-400ci
8cyl.
Grind Number CS X4 280HR-11
Description
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Intake Exhaust
Valve Adjustment 0 0
Gross Valve Lift 0.474 0.474
Duration At 0.006 Tappet Lift 280 284
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Valve Timing At 0.006
Open Close
Intake 33 67
Exhaust 77 27
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These Specs Are For The Cam Installed At 107 Intake CL
Intake Exhaust
Duration At 0.05 230 234
Lobe Lift 0.316 0.316
Lobe Separation 111
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Recommended Valve Springs 981-16
Part Number 12-414-8
Engine 1955-1998 Chevrolet
262ci-400ci
8cyl.
Grind Number CS X4 280HR-11
Description
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intake Exhaust
Valve Adjustment 0 0
Gross Valve Lift 0.474 0.474
Duration At 0.006 Tappet Lift 280 284
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Valve Timing At 0.006
Open Close
Intake 33 67
Exhaust 77 27
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These Specs Are For The Cam Installed At 107 Intake CL
Intake Exhaust
Duration At 0.05 230 234
Lobe Lift 0.316 0.316
Lobe Separation 111
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Recommended Valve Springs 981-16