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bluetech Gearhead Posts: 238 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 07-17-2001 02:23 AM I am planning to rebuild my son's 351C 2V. I need your suggestions/recommendations on it. The engine will be basicaly stock except for a mild street cam. The stock heads will be ported/polished. Do you suggests any other modifications on the stock 2V? I plan to use the Edelbrock Performer w/ a 600 cfm Holley. The cylinders will be honed and I am thinking of doing a .030" or .060" bore job. I want to have more low-end torque from this engine. How do I increase compression(currently at 8.6:1) to around 10:1? I heard Moneymaker has a set of thin steel head gaskets that raises comp(by how much?). What cam do you suggest and do I need to change the rockers(solid? roller?)? Will changing to Pertronix Ignitor help? Also planning to remove fan blade and install electric units instead. How much total hp should I expect from all of these? Not yet decided on the trans but car has a 3.25:1 limited-slip rear. Will be using custom-made headers. I would really appreciate all your suggestions/recommendations as I am short on resources(time/money/tech know-how). Thanks. IP: Logged
67coupe Gearhead Posts: 229 From: dallas NC usa Registered: Nov 2000	posted 07-18-2001 07:37 PM id use his headgaskets and get the block decked and the heads shaved all of that will help comp but be warned about the gaskets they will leak easy if the head or block is pitted or uneven from years of use that is mainly why i suggest shaving no offense alex but my 289 leaked with those gaskets had to get the heads shaved no more leaks now though ------------------ Josh 67 coupe with 351c 87 bronco II on 33's(now has blown motor:( 30 model A currently rustbucket 93LX 2.3 TURBO SLEEPER IP: Logged
bluetech Gearhead Posts: 238 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 07-26-2001 03:52 AM Shave the heads by how much? Thanks. IP: Logged
Doc Gearhead Posts: 466 From: Redwood City, Ca. USA Registered: Jan 2001	posted 07-26-2001 05:10 AM I don't think punchin a Clevy .030 is the best thing to do if it could run at .010 or .020, goin .060 will make a door stop out of most Clevlands, and depending on what part of the country your in only 9.5 to 1 might be a good idea for the future fuel and use the cam to make low end. A 2V motor can be a good runner if it aint tryin too pull to much weight. [This message has been edited by Doc (edited 07-26-2001).] IP: Logged
bluetech Gearhead Posts: 238 From: Far and Away Registered: Feb 2001	posted 07-26-2001 05:54 AM You're right Doc! I decided against going .060" over but bent on going .030". I can get 93 octane here and I suppose that would be good enough to stave-off detonation/pinging. Elevation is almost sea-level so no problem. Might be putting the engine on a 67-68 strip-down coupe! IP: Logged

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