DABE

350 block is gonna be punched out from 30 over to 40 over (357??)

the builder wants me to Run so JE flat top pistons... (about 600 bucks )..they will have a compression ratio of about 10

Need a cam....i need to select a cam on my own...so...i need cam help...we are going to run a hydraulic roller and i want the power range around 2500-5500..or some where around there....i want a nice lopey idle....PN will help a lot...

I need to get lifters...pushrods...valve springs...

the sportsman II heads are gonna get a little work done to them...

Ill probally see if i can get around a 675-725 CFM carb...he said that the 600 might be a little small....

Let me know what you guys think of this...i really need help with the cam selection...

THANKS!!
DABE

F-BIRD'88

I would use a Crane PowerMax Hyd Roller.
Grind #HR-284-2S-12 IG PN#119831

Go here for the specs http://www.cranecams.com/master/apps...#3.%20PowerMax

Be sure to use all the required valvetrain that is recommended for it.
Don't be shy on the porting of your Sportsman II Heads.
They come cast with huge valve guide bosses that need quite a bit of attention (streamlining) These heads will really flow once ported properly. Gasket matching your intake to these heads is critical.

DABE

the engine is being built up by a pro...he has built engines for NASCAR before...i hear he doesnt like to choose the cam for the customer...b/c it doesnt want to put a too strong or too whimpy cam in it...

Oh..the is also a street car with some stip action...

im going to have it dynoed...how much HP and TQ would you guess i have?

DABE

F-BIRD'88

Having the motor Dynoed before instalation is a good idea.
It's a good controled way to break in the motor and tune it
for max power and ensure everything is right.
Don't be over concerned with the exact power figures
but it will make 400+ streetable hp and tons of usable torque.
This cam is a great "street Performance" cam. There
are others that will make more peak hp but at a cost, street
flexability.
If your engine builder builds around the cam with the heads you plan and all the other thing needed to support it in the car,
you'll be real happy with it.

I'd recomend a 750cfm carb and a dual plane high rise intake
like the Edelbrock Performer RPM, Weiand Stealth or a Professional Products "Typhoon" intake.
I'd recomend a 2200 to 2800 stall converter and 3.73 rear gear for best performance.
A daily driver that goes like stink!

Good Luck

DABE

welp....i got the RPM intake...and the 3.73 posi...and im setting up a manual tranny to it...so....i should have a pretty kicka$$ motor setup

Tomorrow im going to call around some companies and see what they say for a cam selection...

Thanks for your help!!

DABE

DABE

What do you think of this...this is what they recommended me.

comp cams recomendation...

DABE

Sitting Bull

Those two cams are very similar, close to the same lift and duration. You might not notice any difference between the two.

F-BIRD'88

They are both very simular. I think you'll do well with either.