charliediss

Alright, I am nearing completion on my LT1 build and have come to a fork in the road... First off I am going to tell you my goals, dont laugh!

1) 500rwhp on a gen II small block using a hydraullic roller setup.
2) A road race worthy/streetable car with a good mid range cam
3) 23 degree Trickflow cylinder heads
4) did I mention I am using a hydraullic roller setup with 23 degree heads?

Ok, are you done laughing?

Well here is my build to this point...

A fully forged 396 stroker with...

SHORT BLOCK
-5cc flat top pistons for apprx 11.2:1 compression ratio
-6 inch Scat H Beam rods
-Full ARP bolts and studs

HEADS
Trickflow with stage 3 port work
Original springs/retainer setup that came on these heads from Trickflow.

INTAKE
Edelbrock Airgap intake...really cool piece!

Throttle Body
BBK 58mm

FUEL SYSTEM
-Racetronix setup with the walboro 255lph and harness kit
-Lucas 37 lb/hr injectors

VALVETRAIN
-Comp Pro-Mag 1.6 full roller rockers
-Crane hardened pushrods
-Crane hyd. lifters
-Trickflow double spring setup...I guess its good for massive lift...so they say

MISC
-Heavy duty timing setup
-March 25% underdrive pulleys
-Taylor 8mm wires with over the valve cover loommmmm
-Canton valve covers....neato

I am going to be swapping the original longblock and the 4L60E for this engine and a T56 here in about a month so...

HERES WHERE I NEED THE TECH HELP!

Alright, I have a new 236/246 nitrous cam that I was going to put into this thing, however, I no longer intend on spraying this engine. This said, I now understand that I need to go bigger on the bumpstick to have a shot at my power goals. What is a reasnable...streetable cam, that can double as a great midrange road racer? I thought about going solid on the valvetrain but opted for longevity with the hydraullic setup. REALISTICALLY, what must I do to reach my power goals? 500rwhp without spray...I know this is a tough feat and could really use some direction here.

Also, what do you think about that 11.2 compression ratio? I could manipulate that slightly with headgasket thickness...

Any advice is appreciated!

Charlie