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Project 77

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I picked up a newer shortblock this afternoon, forged pistons and crank. My question is what heads should I use? Edelbrock, TFS, AFR? I was going to stick with my SVO upper and lower and ditch the X cam, what cam will work with above listed heads and more importantly a SC, because the car will have one on it before the end of summer, looking for low 12's. Thanks fellas
 

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What are you looking to do with the car? Is it going to be a daily driver?

Kurt
 

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Any one of the heads you listed would make good power and even more so with the sc, lol.

As for a sc cam I've done no research on that subject.

I've seen several sc combos with the stock cam put up some pretty good numbers in the past.

I'm sure others will chime in who can help with your cam question.

Later
Grady
 

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revhead347 said:
What are you looking to do with the car? Is it going to be a daily driver?

Kurt
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It won't be a daily driver I have a Bronco for that, pretty much a show car but I want it to have some nuts too. I was told to use forgered internals when using a SC. I also considered just bolting the TFS kit to the motor and adding a SC next summer. I know the kit advertises 350 HP but I haven't read any reviews on it.
 
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If your looking for a cam to get the most of a your combo then custom is the only way to go.
 

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I think the Holley Systemax kit is a pretty good deal, but I don't know anyone who has run one. It's definately a good bang for the buck. They advertise 350 hp, which probably won't land you low 12s without major suspension work though.

Kurt
 
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