need help want to add some more hp
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need help want to add some more hp
hey guys i got this engine http://www.jegs.com/p/Chevrolet-Perf...52506/10002/-1
not wanting to go crazy horse power or anything just want some more. never put new heads on or new cam so i just want some input. i would like to made it as easy as possible by not changing lifters. and preferably a head and cam combo
thanks a bunch guys
not wanting to go crazy horse power or anything just want some more. never put new heads on or new cam so i just want some input. i would like to made it as easy as possible by not changing lifters. and preferably a head and cam combo
thanks a bunch guys
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From: Bowdon, GA.
Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 355, 10.34:1, 249/252 @.050", IK200
Transmission: TH-400, 3500 stall 9.5" converter
Axle/Gears: Ford 9", detroit locker, 3.89 gears
Re: need help want to add some more hp
The heads and the cam is the power killers on that engine.
Swap to a set of vortec heads and fel pro 1094 head gaskets and your compression will jump up from the 8.5:1 to 9.6:1 and you will pick up a lot of air flow due to the better vortec heads.
Add a generic elgin, summit, speed pro etc 214/224@.050" cam, and a set of cheap 90-110# 1.25" valve springs
You will pick up 60-75 HP easy from the above mods.
Swap to a set of vortec heads and fel pro 1094 head gaskets and your compression will jump up from the 8.5:1 to 9.6:1 and you will pick up a lot of air flow due to the better vortec heads.
Add a generic elgin, summit, speed pro etc 214/224@.050" cam, and a set of cheap 90-110# 1.25" valve springs
You will pick up 60-75 HP easy from the above mods.
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