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streetdemon70

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What would be a good head, cam, intake, carb, to run on my car. It is a 70 coupe with a 302 and C4. I have minor stuff done to it now but im wanting to make more power. Any help is appreciated.
-Anthony
 

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Search. This has been covered in some form or another many times before.
 

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how much do you want to spend? the sky is the limit
 
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Before choosing any parts, you first need to find out what pistons are in the block, and how far down the bore ( if any) they are at TDC.With this info, you can pick a set of heads that will at least equal, or better yet, increase the comp ratio from what you now have. You don't want to end up with a camshaft that needs a 10+ to 1 comp ratio in a motor that's got 8 to 1.
 

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Before you start adding performance parts, be sure you have a plan in mind for the ultimate use of the car. Local cruising, highway trips, street and strip?? You don't want to constantly be upgrading expensive component or end up with a motor that doesn't meet your requirements.
 
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