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New to board
Hello, I am new to this board and am enjoying it so far. I am building a 1955 Chevy Truck Prostreet look. The truck has a Ford 9" 4.11 gears with 31X18.5X15 tires and a 400 Trans. I will use the truck manly for driving to the meets and shows with very little track time. I want a nasty idle and good power. I am gathering all my parts for my motor build. Here is what I was thinking and would appreciate any input on what to add or change. I am using a 454 40 over block, stock stroke, stock rod size. I will shoot for 10.0 to 10.5 compression, I have a set of Merlin 320 CC iron rect port heads, A Weiland Team G dual plane intake and was planning on using a Mighty Demon 825 carb DS or VAC? I want to use a Roller Hyd camshaft. I was looking into the Big Mutha Thumper but maybe something is better? Thanks, Ronnie
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Welcome tubbed55, I think you are working with a solid plan. I would go for the mech secondary carb myself.
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Welcome to CHR! It's usually a lot better to choose a cam and other engine components that are matched to the intended use rather then just buying a cam cuz it sounds nice..... Also, wondering what other mods on the car that will help it handle the extra power and weight?????
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Welcome to CHR, Ronnie! Plenty of experience here to draw from. Let's see some pics of your project when you get a chance to post.
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Welcome to the boards! Post pictures of the truck, I love the 55 Chevy trucks, they have great style.
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Still a work in progress. This is the most recent pic I have. I have since replaced the front end with a Mustang II front. The doors have been installed and the cab is almost ready for paint.
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Very nice I like it. Keep us posted on this thing.
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Welcome to the site Ronnie. I love those big bodied trucks!!!
Dave G
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Welcome to the club. Good luck with the truck. :)