Head Numbers

[probert]

I bought the car a couple of years ago, a 69 Firebird, not so much for the engine but the owner told me not to scrap it.Despite it's looks he assured me it was a strong runner, just needed some work.I tinkered with it, got it running and damned if he wasn't right, it's quick.I just recently tore it down and here's what it's got.It's a 355 with flat top pistons, a single plane Edelbrock intake, 600 Holley and a Comp Cams 274H cam.Behind it is a Saginaw 4 speed and a 355 rearend.
You guys are right, bigger isn't always better and the cam that I took forever to select has set off the combination nicely....300- 340 hp?? but I can't help wonder how many horses those 2.02's would add

[Salvatore]

Hey Probert, Is the motor a chevy or a pontiac? Also the Saginaw is probably a 3.00 first gear. A lot of torque especially is it is a Pontiac motor. sam

[jg95z28]

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Hey Probert, Is the motor a chevy or a pontiac? Also the Saginaw is probably a 3.00 first gear. A lot of torque especially is it is a Pontiac motor. sam

[/ QUOTE ]Definitely a Chevy with the head castings he listed. Unless someone did some serious work on it. As everyone else said, those are great heads and shouldn't be a hinderence for building a nice streetable small block.

[probert]

Oh it's a Chevy alright......and I put lots of orange paint on it just so no one gets confused!

[Salvatore]

Ya, I know 462's are chevy, but the Firebird threw me a curve for a second. I wouldn't change those heads unless you have a set with screw in studs and guide plates, and they came with 2.02's installed. JMO Sam