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08-18-2014 #1Registered User
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Head recommendations mild BBC
I'm looking to build a pump gas (think 87 Octane) Big Block Chevy to go in my Chevelle. I'd like north of 450hp and 500lb ft of torque. This car will redline below 6000rpm. I want something that is dead solid reliable, will never detonate even if I am in the desert pulling a trailer and it is 120 degrees out. It has to be docile enough that my gf can drive it in the rain if she needs to. The block is already 30 over and I may consider a stroker crank. I have seen the magazine builds using the Pro Comp cheap aluminum heads, and I am curious if anyone has experience with them? Cost is an issue, I cannot afford to spend more than 4 grand on this engine total.
I'm thinking 9.5 or less compression if I go aluminum, 8.7 or less if I go with the old oval port iron heads. This will be in an automatic car (TH400) with a stock converter. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.