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Old 10-04-2007, 06:05 PM
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Default 69 L78...go pure stock or???????

want to get away from the modified underhood 454 (600hp) and run an L78 complete with manifolds, .520 lift cam, 163 intake and all.

Before I get to specifics, the car will be an M20 as I am currently ripping out the TH400. I have 4.10s in it now but may or may not keep them.

My options are as follows:

1) keep the current 10.5 comp, Oval port 454 and add: 163 intake, L78 cam, 780 Holley, manifolds, 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust , 375hp sticker to air cleaner.
2) sell current 454 and build a 396 with the 163 intake, L78 cam, 780 Holley, square port heads etc...

Option 1 would be the cheapest and can be done with mill in the car. However, I could sell the 454 (been offered 6k) and go 396 right away.

My goals are to only track ity once a year and prob. on Drag Radials or bias ply tires. I'd be more than happy to run mid-low 12s with one of the combo's listed above.

A few more quesions:

I know 840's are the 69 iron Square port head. Are there cheaper altenatives from GM as a service replacement? I see 840s at 1800$ a pair on Ebay but find that pricey.

- Should I port the ex. manifolds? Do you recom. doing this at home?
- I suppose a scattershiled would be best?
- Should I get the L78 cam from GM OR do the Crane Cams Blueprint version?
- Fuel line sizes? Stock or a bit bigger?
- fuel filter? what do you run?
- Fuel pump? Is there a specific p.n. for the L78?
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