biulding 388 sbc
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biulding 388 sbc
After 2 kids Im back to building my 388 sbc engine !!! Its a 010 block bored 60 over with an Eagles rotating assembly. I'm thinking about running a 64 cc head which should give me around a 10.9 to 1 compression ratio. I'm on a budget obviously with 2 kids. I was looking at the patriot performnce but no one has anything GOOD to say about them Im looking to spend no more than $1500 on heads. Plus I will need a cam with a intake and carb. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. It will be a street truck for the weekends. I want to get 400 - 500 hp if possible .
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I have the afr 210 cnc heads on my 385
they work damn good, If you want the most bang for your buck its a good way to go, maybee a 195 head for a street motor with your compression would work good
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFR-1040/
they work damn good, If you want the most bang for your buck its a good way to go, maybee a 195 head for a street motor with your compression would work good
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AFR-1040/
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Re: biulding 388 sbc
Originally Posted by rapedape
After 2 kids Im back to building my 388 sbc engine !!! Its a 010 block bored 60 over with an Eagles rotating assembly. I'm thinking about running a 64 cc head which should give me around a 10.9 to 1 compression ratio. I'm on a budget obviously with 2 kids. I was looking at the patriot performnce but no one has anything GOOD to say about them Im looking to spend no more than $1500 on heads. Plus I will need a cam with a intake and carb. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. It will be a street truck for the weekends. I want to get 400 - 500 hp if possible .
On cylinder heads take a look at these and we are a dealer for Dart if you choose them.
http://www.profilerperformance.com/sbc-heads-176.html
Good luck with your build
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Best bang for the Buck is AFR,
If your going with a hydraulic flat tappet or mild hydraulic roller cam use the 195cc heads
The heads come CNC ported, by far the best head on the market for the money right now.
We have them on the shelf. We can also help you pick out a matching cam to make your 400-500 HP goal.
www.cnc-motorsports.com
If your going with a hydraulic flat tappet or mild hydraulic roller cam use the 195cc heads
The heads come CNC ported, by far the best head on the market for the money right now.
We have them on the shelf. We can also help you pick out a matching cam to make your 400-500 HP goal.
www.cnc-motorsports.com
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The profiler will save the money that can be used somewhere else ( cam intake etc) But I want something reliable. Im not build a race motor just a weekend warrior. lol I also would like help with cam and stall selection. I'm looking to get in the ball park of 450 - 500 hp. Thanks
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The profilers will be head and shoulders above the patriots that you asked about in your first post so I don't get the reliable part in comparison. Not trying to be a smart butt about it. Patriot I believe are an import, profiler- made in USA.
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If you can get a good deal on the Brodix heads I would use them in a heartbeat. If they are used check the valve springs and valve job though. Either head would be fine given the right intake port size. Don't want to get carried away on the street.
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Originally Posted by rapedape
I'm looking to get in the ball park of 450 - 500 hp. Thanks
just throwing that out there.
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Originally Posted by Tod74
Originally Posted by rapedape
I'm looking to get in the ball park of 450 - 500 hp. Thanks
just throwing that out there.