After some research I've settled on an engine for my Model A dragster/high power street rod. I've decided on a 350 SBC, likely out of a 70s or early 80s Camaro. Once I get it machined with a little bit of an overbore (whatever the most I can get out of it), I plan on running it on E85 (so high octane). However I don't actually have the block yet, because I want to do a theoretical budget before I start sinking money into the project.
I plan on using either a Edelbrock Thunder 1812 800CFM, or a Holley Double Pumper 0-4779S 750CFM. For the application of a high performance hotrod, do those sound like good carbs, or is the 750 perhaps a little low on CFMs?
For the intake I'm thinking the Edelbrock Performer RPM 71011 or a Holley 300-36 Street Dominator intake manifolds. Dual plane so I can get plenty of air, one high rise and the other normal. Is there a difference in performance between high rise and normal rise? The should both be compatable with either carbourator, as they are both designed for 4 bbl performance carbs and risers and adaptors exist?
The main advice I need now is on how to choose heads and cams. Should I choose based on carbourator brand/design, or just on performance? In that same vien, where should I start choosing the parts that will work well to gain me maximum power with high compression (10:1 or better with E85, I belive)? Also, should I look for high RPMs in the 6600ish redline range, or would that be a little high (or low lol)?
Also, do I need a performance crank, or can I use the stock one if it's in good condition and machined properly?
Cliffs:
350 SBC machined for maximum power and speed (no engine yet)
HEI ignition (likely MSD 6AL)
To be used as a high power street car, but possibly as a drag car
750 or 800 CFM?
6600 RPM. Too high? Too low?
What to look for in heads?
What to look for in cams?
Do I need a performance crank, or will the stock work?
I plan on using either a Edelbrock Thunder 1812 800CFM, or a Holley Double Pumper 0-4779S 750CFM. For the application of a high performance hotrod, do those sound like good carbs, or is the 750 perhaps a little low on CFMs?
For the intake I'm thinking the Edelbrock Performer RPM 71011 or a Holley 300-36 Street Dominator intake manifolds. Dual plane so I can get plenty of air, one high rise and the other normal. Is there a difference in performance between high rise and normal rise? The should both be compatable with either carbourator, as they are both designed for 4 bbl performance carbs and risers and adaptors exist?
The main advice I need now is on how to choose heads and cams. Should I choose based on carbourator brand/design, or just on performance? In that same vien, where should I start choosing the parts that will work well to gain me maximum power with high compression (10:1 or better with E85, I belive)? Also, should I look for high RPMs in the 6600ish redline range, or would that be a little high (or low lol)?
Also, do I need a performance crank, or can I use the stock one if it's in good condition and machined properly?
Cliffs:
350 SBC machined for maximum power and speed (no engine yet)
HEI ignition (likely MSD 6AL)
To be used as a high power street car, but possibly as a drag car
750 or 800 CFM?
6600 RPM. Too high? Too low?
What to look for in heads?
What to look for in cams?
Do I need a performance crank, or will the stock work?