how to turn my 72 stock 402 BB 240hp into a respectable 400hp motor?
I recently bought a 72 Monte, frame-off restoration, #s matching car. beautiful, done right. Bone stock which I can really appreciate. HOWEVER... this paltry 240hp is not fun, pretty... but not fun. EVERYthing is bone stock & with air. I don't feel it's unreasonable to think as long as my mpg is god-awful I may as well have horses to go with it.
That stated, I've dropped... a few... dollars on this car so I'm looking to get to that 400 number as efficiently as possible.
BUT
I'm confused with what I've read to this point about it here and there.
This has less than 300 miles on it to date. It is for street only.
HEADS are large oval, open chamber
Cam is the stock flat tappet.
I am under the impression that if I put in a 10.5:1 piston it will take me to 325 horse in one fell swoop. ???
If I ad a SEMI-CLOSED head it takes me up 60-80 more horse. ??
I would think a different cam would be necessary too. ??
How far led astray am I? ....or am I?
Any knowledgeable input is greatly appreciated.