I wasn't getting too many responses in the Tech section so I thought I would post this here. I am about to start ordering parts for a new engine and wanted to get some opinions.

I am going with a ZZ4 short block, with the Holley stealth ram intake, Pro Action Lightning heads (180cc or 200cc), ~9.5:1 compression, and for the cam I was thinking a comp cam XE specs: 224/230 .503/.510 112. Maybe with some 1.6rr for a little more lift.

The car will be running a T56 Trans with 4.10 gears. Mainly a street car with the occasional trip to the track. I don't want to rev the engine too much past 6000 rpm. Just wondering if I should go with a bigger/smaller cam and which head cc. I just finished reading John Lingenfelter's Book Modifying the small block Chevy. He gives the impression that 200cc are too big to run on the street so that has gotten me leaning to the 180cc with a little bit of porting. What do you guys think?

 

ported 180cc on a street driven 350 is a good combo. The cam specs sound like a comp cam XE276 Roller. That will be a very nice selection. Sounds like a solid motor, Happy building.