CJBrian

Thanks. I was thinking of using a 650. There is always the chance of future mods but using a 700-750 with my current setup would hurt me in what way? Bad throttle response?

Hey Grumpy I have been reading your carb suggestions. I used the holley carb selector from your link and they suggest a 600, 650, or 700 cfm with mech secondarys. You argee with this and what CFM? My setup is a 350 .060 over around 9.5 compression vortec heads with 1.5 rockers comp 270H cam edelbrock performer rpm air gap 6spd manual trans and 3.90 rear end. Thanks Brian

http://www.brokenkitty.com/zcar/zcar.htm http://www.brokenkitty.com/zcar/order-sheet.htm Heres where to start. After you use the search.

The tech support guy in the McLeod forum helped me with my SBC to T56 swap give them a try. Good Luck http://www.mcleodind.com/

Try the forum at www.mcleodind.com they helped me with my T56 swap.

I found this magazine article in "Hot Rod". http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/body/hrdp_0707_1962_ford_falcon_budget_paint_job/index.html It caught my eye because they painted a car using 2 quarts of Rustoleum with a roller! Sounds good pluses are no overspray, easy masking, easy to touch up and cheap. But tons of sanding and limited colors. They said it wasnt show car quality but better then the cheap "one day" paint shops. I think it would be perfect for a daily driver/track car. Just thought I would share. Heres where Hot Rod got the idea from. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=2331682&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1 Heres a pic of a Charger that a guy painted using this method. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d13/69martin/DSC02769.jpg

Thanks I didnt realize it was made in China. I guess I should have known by the price.

I'm looking for a good decently priced harmonic balancer that will work with a 400hp sbc. My local napa said they could get me one of these for aorund 60 bucks. Is it a good brand? I have never heard of them. Anyone have experience with them? http://www.professional-products.com/dampersProductSBchevy.php Thanks Brian

I know about the self aligning thing but noticed that there are vortec heads available with guide plates. But I read one of the articles you sent and liked their setup. They used vortec heads with self aligning roller tip rockers with stock valve covers. That answers my question. But now I have a new one. What rocker ratio 1.5 or 1.6?

What mods are you talking about? I know about the different things needed for vortec heads but will stock steel center bolts valve covers fit with roller rockers? If I get the vortec heads modified for guide plates then I dont need to run self aligning "vortec" rockers correct? Its good to know my planning is headed in the right direction. Heres the to heads I'm considering. They all ready have the threaded studs, guide plates and high lift mod. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D151124&N=700+4294925232+4294838998+400304+115&autoview=sku http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD8060AGP2/SBChevroletVortecCylinderHeadMachinedforGuidePlatesw0525Springs.aspx http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD8060RAAG/UpgradedVortecHeadKitRollerEdelbrockPerformerRPMAirGap.aspx Thanks

Hey Grumpy, Let me bounce my setup off you and tell me what you think. Looking to build a not to crazy or expensive SBC for street use, once in awhile at the track and autocross. Looking for smooth idle with a little lope and will run accessories with no problem. Heres my setup. 350 4 bolt main block .060 over Stock crank and rods Speed pro hyper flat top pistons 268 adv duration hyd. flat tappet cam 9.0to1 or 9.5to1 comp ratio depending on 64cc or 67cc heads Roller rockers vortec heads with high lift cam mods. edelbrock performer rpm air gap intake 600-650 cfm carb camaro 5 or 6 speed and 3.90 rear end What do you think? Thanks Brian