Hey guys, I just barely got the 383 swap done in the Chevelle and i'm already thinking about whats next. The answer to that is get the car in the 9's and still have it so it can be driven anywhere any time, even on the freeway for decent distances (few hour drives.) How you ask? How about a roller 540 and a bunch of nitrous? So I figure the first step in this would be to figure out how I plan on meeting my goals and the slowly start collecting parts. Is this goal even attainable? I don't want something that is going to need the valve train redone every week. Anyone have any suggestions or comments?

Thanks

Sounds like a good plan! I too am interested, as I also plan on building a "narly" motor with a reliable valvetrain. I will definately keep my eye on this post. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Tom,
I'm about 2.5 steps ahead of you. graemlins/thumbsup.gif
The 383 is coming out of my '70 this weekend to make room for it's 540 big brother. tongue.gif
Seems like it's taken me all summer to accumulate all the pieces to this monster.
Actually, I had started from the back of the car and moved forward, replacing the complete drivetrain and suspension. The car is scheduled for paint this winter...
Good luck!

BILL, how about some info on your combo, cam, block heads etc and maybe some hp numbers? I dont even know whwere to start. thanks

you've got mail!

Originally posted by Hot66ss:
Hey guys, I just barely got the 383 swap done in the Chevelle and i'm already thinking about whats next. The answer to that is get the car in the 9's and still have it so it can be driven anywhere any time, even on the freeway for decent distances (few hour drives.) How you ask? How about a roller 540 and a bunch of nitrous? So I figure the first step in this would be to figure out how I plan on meeting my goals and the slowly start collecting parts. Is this goal even attainable? I don't want something that is going to need the valve train redone every week. Anyone have any suggestions or comments?

Thanks Just run a solid flat tappet cam and keep the rpm range down - it will be a very streetable torque monster and love the nitrous. Running a max effort solid roller on the freeway for 3 hrs straight might not be very dependable, although I'm sure others have done it!

Ryan you got mail back, btw something i fogot to tel you in the email, I would like to use a 308-355 gear if i can to keep the rpms down..

Thanks again

Tom,
No HP numbers yet...still on the stand. :(
Soon, though!

Here goes:

Merlin III block, 4.500" bore, 9.800" deck
Callies Dragonslayer 4.25" 4340 forged crank
Manley 6.385" Sportsmaster rods w/ 7/16" ARP capscrews
SRP #142998 pistons, 10cc dome
Deck height is .007, with Felpro 1017-1 headgasket (.041)
CR is 10.5, DCR is 8.19
JE rings
Clevite 77 "H" bearings
Milodon 7 qt.pan with Milodon pump, pickup, pan baffle and diamond stripper windage tray
Dart Pro I 325cc aluminum heads
2.300"/1.880" valves w/1.625" Vasco Jet springs and titanium retainers
flat milled to 114cc chambers
UDHarold designed Lunati solid roller
287/295, 256/264 @ .050, .660 lift
110 LSA installed at 105
Crower severe duty lifters
Crower rev kit
Comp Cam Pro Magnum 1.7 rockers
Custom stud girdle
Edelbrock Super Victor # 2927 intake
Holley #8896 1050 cfm 4500 series carb
Hooker Super Comp 2 1/8" headers
MSD 6AL box with MSD billet distributor
freshly built Turbo 400
ATI 8" stall, 4200 rpm
3.73 12 bolt with Brute Strength posi
800# springs & carbon fibre clutches
Ford style axle bearings (no C-clips)
Moser internals, yoke and support cover
Whew! redface.gif

Not planning on spraying it, but... ;)

Tom's Camino do your self a favor and install that cam straight up, I can not imagine any reason to run that thing advanced 5 degrees.

Seems liek the 540 build that BillsCamino listed would be a solid 9 second street ride, without the spray. Anyone agree? I was thinking of the same shortblock for my 310cc Canfield heads, to make a 9 second pump gas motor Wadda you guys think?

Seeme like the 540 build-up that BillsCamino listed would do the trick, without the spray. Anyone else agree? I was thinking of a nearly identical shortblock for my ported 310cc Canfields, to make a pump gas 9 second ride. Any thoughts?

Seeme like the 540 build-up that BillsCamino listed would do the trick, without the spray. Anyone else agree? I was thinking of a nearly identical shortblock for my ported 310cc Canfields, to make a pump gas 9 second ride. Any thoughts?

hi there.i use in my engine dart pro 1 345 cc heads and they flow very well to 0.600 even compared 370 cc heads.my malibu went 9,62 with stock shortblock and weiand 8-71 street huffer +a pair 4778`s.i would use 345 in 540 since my engine is only 454.imho.good luck to your projects!

Originally posted by Ryan Creasey:
Seeme like the 540 build-up that BillsCamino listed would do the trick, without the spray. Anyone else agree? I was thinking of a nearly identical shortblock for my ported 310cc Canfields, to make a pump gas 9 second ride. Any thoughts? yes, you are absolutely right. I have a skewed view of what it takes to run nines with a street car because our air is typically 5000+ feet and our track sucks!

It should run 9's easy once he gets it to hook.