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thinking about 305 buildup

Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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thinking about 305 buildup

ok, this is my plan for right now. i got the gutless LG4. i was thinking about going with an l98 cam and porting the stock heads. with a nice intake and exhaust how much power will this add? also, would roller rockers be a worthwhile mod or not needed at this stage?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
look up sitting bull, he did about the same and got roughly 300HP.

why not a 350 block? or is your short block ok now?

headers are your best bet?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Good luck trying to find an L98 cam that works in a flat tappet block.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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actually i will be using an lb9 short block, l98 cam, and the ported lg4 heads..does that sound like a good combo?
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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He could get an '85 Trans Am TPI cam. That's the flat tappet L98 cam if he were to stick with his block.
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