Would a .060 455 with High Domes and a nice cam be a decent starting set up?
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Would a .060 455 with High Domes and a nice cam be a decent starting set up?
I currently have a 86 Z-28 but I think im gonna stop modding it becasue I drive it everyday and its slowly getting worse on gas mileage so I think Im gonna get another set-up specifically as a toy. Give you a little background on what I think Im gonna get.
A long time ago in a galaxy far away my Dad started work on a 455 for his 1970 Firebird he spent alot of money getting the machine work done right. Bored .060 over with forged hi dome pistons (not sure of exact specs)I htink it has the 2.11 heads if it doesnt Ill get some I think it has an aftermarket cam in it to. He bought a top of the line 850 cfm holley double pumper and high rise intake. He stuck it in the Bird and for reasons beyond my knowledge he just stopped working on it. And so it sat in a garage wiht a car cover on it for nearly 20 years being fired up around every 2 years maybe (with which it did with no problem :])
Anyway Im sure I could get the car with only a modest amound of begging.
The Firebird has a stock TH-400 and whtever rearend came stock on 350 70' Firebirds maybe one of you could tell me. Any way Id like feedback on how promising this set-up could possibly be with time time and money.
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
A long time ago in a galaxy far away my Dad started work on a 455 for his 1970 Firebird he spent alot of money getting the machine work done right. Bored .060 over with forged hi dome pistons (not sure of exact specs)I htink it has the 2.11 heads if it doesnt Ill get some I think it has an aftermarket cam in it to. He bought a top of the line 850 cfm holley double pumper and high rise intake. He stuck it in the Bird and for reasons beyond my knowledge he just stopped working on it. And so it sat in a garage wiht a car cover on it for nearly 20 years being fired up around every 2 years maybe (with which it did with no problem :])
Anyway Im sure I could get the car with only a modest amound of begging.
The Firebird has a stock TH-400 and whtever rearend came stock on 350 70' Firebirds maybe one of you could tell me. Any way Id like feedback on how promising this set-up could possibly be with time time and money.
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
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That would be a terrible setup for your car. It would be a far better choice for my car! Please ship it as soon as possible!!!
jk ... I'm sure it has been done by someone, but I'll bet you will have lots of fabricating to do!
jk ... I'm sure it has been done by someone, but I'll bet you will have lots of fabricating to do!
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From what ive seen the bop 455's dont like high compression..Other than that sounds like a stout combo..
I remember seeing a guy from delaware running NMCA east street with a poncho 455 4th gen firebird Hell me myself am in a tug o war between a buick 455 or a caddy 500 for my 83 regal...Light weight BOP big block rules..
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88 RX7 GTU, 97 Lt1/700R4,10" 3K stall, 4.30 gears,285CFM heads,12.4-1 compression, custom cam and 2700lbs...Daily driven!
83 Buick regal 142 or maybe 42K 17" centerline Lazers..worn out coils,blown out shocks, missing one upper control arm bushing..So slow i have to give my wifes geo metro 5 cars and the break in a race!!!
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I remember seeing a guy from delaware running NMCA east street with a poncho 455 4th gen firebird Hell me myself am in a tug o war between a buick 455 or a caddy 500 for my 83 regal...Light weight BOP big block rules..
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FLUCK A SPELL CHECK<I CAN SPELL REALLY GOOD< IT'S JUST THE TYPEING THAT STINK AT!And teh is a word, its a word meaning the that internet types who cant type use to replace the....
http://phillyfabanddesign.tripod.com/parts4sale/
http://phillyfabanddesign.tripod.com...tionanddesign/
http://phillyfabanddesign.tripod.com...T1RX7/id1.html
88 RX7 GTU, 97 Lt1/700R4,10" 3K stall, 4.30 gears,285CFM heads,12.4-1 compression, custom cam and 2700lbs...Daily driven!
83 Buick regal 142 or maybe 42K 17" centerline Lazers..worn out coils,blown out shocks, missing one upper control arm bushing..So slow i have to give my wifes geo metro 5 cars and the break in a race!!!
[This message has been edited by LT1 1980 malibu (edited September 02, 2002).]
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LOL why would I have to do alot of fabricating the engines already in the car and running it has just never been fine tuned and I want to further modify it just for the strip.
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
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Sorry, I misread that ... I thought you wanted to put the Poncho in the Iroc. You get to have the car too!!?? What's not to like about that! I had a milder version of that car way back when. My tires hated that motor.
Anyho ... that car is way to powerful ... please send it to me before you get hurt!
Anyho ... that car is way to powerful ... please send it to me before you get hurt!
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LOL While I apreciate your concern Im gonna eat some unsuspecting racers alive or die trying. Ill install extra safe racing seats and wear a helmet just for you though. 
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
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I find your lack of faith disturbing
86 IROC .040 305 TPI
#186 Heads shaved .040 1.98 valves
Shorty Headers 3 in exhaust with Flowmaster
Lunati 259/271 .500/.515 cam
Highly Modified 700-R4
B&M Slapshifter
3.55 Posi Rear
Accel Plugs and Wires
Petronix Flamethrower Distributor
Cragar 15x7 front 15x10 rear
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