woodvette

has anyone used one of those edelbrock power package that includes cam, heads, manifold, timing chain, etc? they claim the kit i am look at can make 367 hp with 9.5 compression ratio from a 289. seems like all the parts in a kit like this would match each other well.

67mustang302

They might be a tad optimistic on power, but it's a decent kit. I'd get a roller cam, flat tappet cams these days can be really pissy with modern oils, and require specific break in.

Trick flow also has good kits, and you can part your own out and get a custom cam for not too much more money.

barnett468

it depends on your goal and your wallet.

you made need special postins with trick flow heads.

if your current pistons are stock i would not run an intake valve bigger than 1.9. afr 165 and eddy street heads have 1.9. the street heads also have an option for a bigger valve.

i prefer to buy parts individually so i can get the results i want.

if you want a lot of hp, your bottom end needs to be built for it and i would use afr heads.

how much money do you have?

do you want a tire burner?

do you want a mild, moderate or nasty idlke?

what octane gas will you run?

what is your rear gear ratio?

are you willing to change it?

do you want a drag car, a freeway flier or inbetween?

what trans do you have?

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woodvette

this is a complete resto so nothing is set in stone yet. i was thinking 3.55 gears, don't care if i have to use 93 octane gas. the car will be an occasional driver. C4 tranny which i will have performance built. don't want to put a million dollars into this but at the same time will not cheap out. would be happy with about 300 hp.

barnett468

here.s one option . . afr 165 heads 58 chambers. . hyper 2 valve rekief pistons . . mill block so pistons are .003 below the surface. . mill heads until you get around 10.5 static commpression . comp xr270hr cam for 1.6 rockers if you use a roller cam in a roller block. . scorpion race lifters . . cloyes 2 degree timing chain . eddy rpm or air gap or weiand stealth intake . . around a 2400 rpm stall converter . . scat non forged rods with arp bolts . . chromoly push rods . . plasma moly rings . . pioneer powerbond sfi damper . . balance engine . . b