Originally posted by maxed_out_rpms

- So i should be going with forged pistons then Paul?
The chepest forged dome pistons for the stock rods are the TRW L2443's, but as I understand it they are currently discontinued/under revision by Speed-Pro, so you'll really have to look around to fine them. With D3VE's, they will bring compression ratio fo about 10.6:1 or so, depending on bore, etc. You may also consider forged flat-tops with early-style heads and get the same compression ratio.

Originally posted by maxed_out_rpms

- The 3500 stall was what was recomended by Edelbrock, you think a 3500 stall is to high?..what do you recommend Paul?
Less than that! Honestly though, I am not a drag car guy...I am into drag boats. But I think you'd be better off with a stall speed just under 3000 rpm unless the ONLY time you will be running this car is at the track.
Originally posted by maxed_out_rpms

- What valve mods are needed on the D3VE heads Paul?
The D3VE valve train is different than the early-style cylinder heads and cannot accomodate the camshaft you will be using. You will need to swich to a stud mounted aftermarket roller rocker and this requires modifying/madhining the D3VE head for these rockers & their mounting studs.

For some reason, I am unable to upload pics, so here is a link to the print for the D3VE valve train mod:

http://home.earthlink.net/~highflowd...edestalmod.jpg

It is not necessary to remove the whole .300" as outlined in the print, but perhaps just .100" Then, if more material removal is needed, you may still remove more...without the risk of initially removing too much, depending on your final valve train combo/setup.

Paul