a 350 with stock bore and stroke and standard deck with flat top pistons and 58cc heads how much compression am I looking at here? What cam would you recommend with this engine that will be carbed no computer controls too 2400 stall converter and 2.73 gears for now

 

might help if you tell us what type of pistons youre running.....most of the time companies give an approx. ratio with certain chamber sizes.

 

as mentioned before they are flat top cast pistons

 

let me reword this:

is it a STOCK bottom end? i have seen cast flat tops go at 8.4:1 all the way to 10:1 on ebay.

 

Save and ponder this:

Engine Calculator

I've updated some of the common dimensions, and added a couple features. Edit it however you want.

 

Hey Vader your link didnt work on my computer could you figure it out and pass it on to me?

Hey steckman: it is all stock bottom end from bore to crank and rods.

 

Ok, that makes things a BIT easier. is it a third gen block? on the main page, under tech data, all the stock compression ratios are listed.

As for the cam, a converter stalling at 2400 could support a cam like the Xe274h or similar grind from crane, lunati, isky, etc. Thats if you are going hyd. flat tappet. If hydraulic roller is in your mind, a Xe276hr or similar grind is doable. I would want to run a cal like either of those on 2.73 gears, however. 3.73 or so is what i would use. Maybe even 3.4x (whatever it was). However, as you probably know, dont select a camshaft to meet your stall and gears, its typically the other way around. you choose stall and gears to suit your cam. And you choose a cam that will best compliment your heads and desires.

 

I realize the tech data is there but stock this car came with dish pistons with a 305 I am going to a 350 with flat tops. Do you know how much the stock pistons are in the hole at top dead center. So far I dont like the cr I am coming up with on these 58cc heads a little over 11:1.....I bit much for pump gas and cast iron heads I would think....

 

I was referencing the 350. What is the 350 coming from? and is the stock bottom end you referenced "stock" with that motor.

If you have AIM, hit me up at SpineBusted, we can talk.

 

Sorry no AIM here only msn IM

 

That link is an MS Excel 97 spreadsheet. Need it in QuattroPro or a different Excel format?

 

In that case, StekmanZ28@hotmail.com, thats me.