69 camaro running in the 10s

[markjohnson]

I don't think that a person could make a true NHRA Stock Eliminator very streetable. That camshaft may measure stock lift, etc, but it's VERY aggressive and hard on valvetrain parts. I also don't think the rings would live very long either when it comes to street driving. As far as the transmission goes, a TH400 would require an 8-inch 5500 RPM convertor and a stick car would require a very expensive Jerico 4-speed and a very expensive, "trick" clutch also. It's a neat idea, but a true NHRA Stocker is actually VERY far away from being "street-friendly". Now I do like the idea of buying a nice Eagle Reciprocating Assembly with a 4.25 stroke. This will give you a 482CID (standard bore of 4.25) or a 489CID (.030 for a 4.280 bore). That's internal stuff and nobody will know that it's not really a 427 unless you tell them! An extra 59 cubic inches.......wrap 'em up.....I'll take 'em! I'd slide in one of my personal favorite Comp Cams 288 Street Solid Rollers (very street-able!), find a set of #077 GM aluminum heads (NOT #074's), a GM factory aluminum high-rise intake for a great performing, yet factory-looking appearance, 850 double-pumper, and a set of 2-inch #2457 Hooker headers and this motor will make 600-620 easily on pump gas and live forever.