Thread: Building a street 383, looking for cam advice and other suggestions

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Thanks Tech. I understand the cam spec's are perfect with the chart that correlates compression ratio to cam duration. I would like to push the power band a bit higher to take advantage of the heads. Considering the dynamic compression ratio, what are the safe limits? I do want to have the engine run on injection for a while at first and see how I like.
The current static compression was chosen with the thought of using the blower for a mild hit later on. I chose an Magneson m122 blower because of it's greater efficiency over a standard Weiand or B&M type blower and wanting to use that better efficiency at low blower output - perhaps 6lbs. This type of blower has a reputation of producing cooler input air and better boost curves at lower rpms. To help with the heat problem I am going to build an intercooler for it to blow thru - reducing the inlet temp of the air.
Any suggestions on improving the long term blower motor?

Roger, you are teasing the situation. Old guys in Hot Rods never pick on young boys in their new Daddy bought Camaro. Nope, all us old guys at the stoplight just wave and explain the bowl of fish on the passenger seat and watch the youngsters rev up and punch it. Ain't being old grand?

Originally Posted by Scooting

Roger, you are teasing the situation. Old guys in Hot Rods never pick on young boys in their new Daddy bought Camaro. Nope, all us old guys at the stoplight just wave and explain the bowl of fish on the passenger seat and watch the youngsters rev up and punch it. Ain't being old grand?

When my 40 was together, if someone wanted some, I gave it all she had! For a hacked mess it didn't do too bad.

Ryan, think what yours is going to be like with the Hemi!
Say it over again, HEMI! That should keep you pumped up and working.

Originally Posted by Scooting

Ryan, think what yours is going to be like with the Hemi!
Say it over again, HEMI! That should keep you pumped up and working.

Matthyj was trying pretty hard to get me to go with a blower on it too. He's a bad influence.