Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - 355SBC ideas on hp?




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slim64
03-03-2007, 09:43 PM
Hey, ive got a
355
dart 215cc iron eagle heads 64cc
RPM airgap intake
Mighty Demon 750
cam is 480/480 lift with 1.5, and 234/234 duration.
i have 1.6 rr on the motor, any idea what the new lift would be?
compression should be right around 10:1
I have a MSD digi 6+ that i will be putting in the car, my question is what would be the best distributer setup to get for it? i have a brand new HEI accel vac adv that was given to me with a accell HEI cap.

Also, any ideas on HP/TQ? it will be running through a t56 trans and a beefed up 3.73 10 bolt.

Anything you guys would change about this motor?

Im used to building motors back to stock specs (60s chevy showcars) im not very familiar with tuning higher performance engines.

Thanks again.

-slim


1989GTA
03-03-2007, 11:11 PM
.512/.512 lift.

I run the factory ignition without problems. Heads seem a little large for a 355 but if you already have them then I would run them. Try for a .035" quench to keep detonation under control and a better burn.

jester1
03-04-2007, 09:57 PM
I think what saves him is the 6 spd. You can come up on power as you please vs an auto


jester1
03-04-2007, 09:59 PM
I would have gone up on the cam or down on the heads.
You will be able to grow obviously.

Nate81Camaro
03-04-2007, 10:49 PM
I'm not home to run your combo on desktop dyno. I think your heads are too big for your combo, but run what you have, I guess. You can always get a bigger cam :devil:

Studytime
03-04-2007, 11:49 PM
Those heads will work fine on that motor. Your motor will want to rev anyway with the cam that's in it. They sound like a fair match to me.

Ben T.

WE TODD DID
03-05-2007, 12:04 AM
Camshaft is a bit small, but it should make some torque with it.

joewee350
03-05-2007, 09:18 AM
310hp/330 tq to the wheels on a guess. The combo looks pretty good to me. I think it will run nicely.

slim64
03-09-2007, 11:44 AM
Thanks for the input guys , I kinda figured the cam was a bit small for the heads, for exhaust I have hooker 2210's running into dual 3in pipes and spintech mufflers. What dyno programs do you guys use? I'm using virtual engine dyno 2005 pro, and that prog estimates peak hp of 496 at 6k, and peak tq of 472 at 4700. I'm shooting for mid 12s. Can't wait to finish the rest of the car