1979 L48 mods
Burning Brakes
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I agree. I'm also going thru this parts selection process for my 80, and have spent many an hour with the Summit catalog and John Lingenfelters book for rebuilding small blocks. I've decided on the Lunati voodoo cam, with the 64cc Edelbrock heads, and the Summit 355 rotating assembly kit with the forged, dished pistons. (I dont have the number of the cam in front of me, buts its the 2nd on the list, a dual pattern. for 1000- 5500 rpm ). I think some of the cams your suggesting above are a little too mild for a good rebuild on a street car. I anticipate about 9.0-9.2:1 compression, pump gas and smog legal
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Luxembourg europe
I am wondering if 9.2:1 isn't a bit high for a almost 30year old engine.
I think I'll go for the all edelbrock parts.( warranty?)
Just have to figure if I take the 64cc or 70cc
thanks y'all
I think I'll go for the all edelbrock parts.( warranty?)
Just have to figure if I take the 64cc or 70cc
thanks y'all
I agree. I'm also going thru this parts selection process for my 80, and have spent many an hour with the Summit catalog and John Lingenfelters book for rebuilding small blocks. I've decided on the Lunati voodoo cam, with the 64cc Edelbrock heads, and the Summit 355 rotating assembly kit with the forged, dished pistons. (I dont have the number of the cam in front of me, buts its the 2nd on the list, a dual pattern. for 1000- 5500 rpm ). I think some of the cams your suggesting above are a little too mild for a good rebuild on a street car. I anticipate about 9.0-9.2:1 compression, pump gas and smog legal
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
this is why I like "real world" knowledge. books are good to a point, but nothing beats current experience. there is no way I could know that 17cc is an uncommon dimension of dished piston volume, and that 10-13cc are most common.
I think heng1 and I are trying to do almost the same mods. I already have my carb(Holley 600), HEI, and Performer intake. I haven't selected the heads yet, but leaning towards Dart Iron Eagles. as you have recommended, I think the 64cc will be best, then go for the cam that puts me at or a little below 9-1 compression. my engine has only 31K on it, but I don't want to put too much strain on 26 year old cast parts. thanks again. CF is the best. Rich
I think heng1 and I are trying to do almost the same mods. I already have my carb(Holley 600), HEI, and Performer intake. I haven't selected the heads yet, but leaning towards Dart Iron Eagles. as you have recommended, I think the 64cc will be best, then go for the cam that puts me at or a little below 9-1 compression. my engine has only 31K on it, but I don't want to put too much strain on 26 year old cast parts. thanks again. CF is the best. Rich
