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    sbc build for daily driver

     



    I have a low compression 350 truck block with old style heads, 84 c-10 short bed, 350 trans. Its a goodwrench crate engine from the early 90's. I have a rebuild coming up for this engine but dont want to spend tons of money modifying it. I have done the modifying and high horse power engines and love it but just want a dependable engine mill that will be pretty much maintenance free. What I want to build is a efficient, low maintenance, with torque and fuel mileage being priority. I guess I would only really need to modify the cam and valve train to get it running efficiently. I am going to keep the stock exhaust manifolds, stock exhaust pipes(y pipe into a 3" single tube) , stock intake. Any ideas on cam companies that offer quality products that will last 250,000 miles on the street? Tires are 31.5" tall tires and a 700r4 trans is in the future also. Engine is carbed with a quadrajet and have a air fuel ratio gauge on it now to fine tune the carb. Thanks
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    If you can find out what the actual static compression ratio is and give me the casting numbers on the heads, I can try some different combos on the DynoSim for you. One thing I have definitely found though, is that in order to free up some hp and make the motor more efficient, a good high-rise, dual-plane intake manifold such as a RPM or Stealth and a set of 1 5/8" diameter, long-tube, tuned headers should be in the plan.

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    Thanks I will do that. Thinking about it a little more I guess what I am looking for is a "improved stock" cam. Looking for low towing power (maybe 5 times a year) for fairly light/medium loads and longevity . The lower I keep the RPM's should help make it fuel efficient and lower the wear rate. If I go too far with adding more power bearings will deteriorate at a faster rate over a few years compared to the underpowered stock cam? I wonder if the Chevrolet dealership sells stock cam and valvetrain kits?
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    I think if you page threw this link,you might find stuff like the old 300hp 327 cam.

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