Hey boys tell me what you think of my new engine combo. Vr 5.0ltr block with Arp 1/2" headstuds and main studs Harrop 355 crank Scat 5.7" Hbeam Rods Trw forged pistons 10.5.1comp Vn heads flowed to 550hp Come Racing TTb Manifold Romac balancer Rollmaster 9keyway timing chain Still havent decided on what cam to use though any suggestions would be great..Hoping for some good hp

with that compression... make it a solid (crane 288) or hyd roller to make the most of your compression! Steve Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

get a custom grind solid cam.

solids arent the be all and end all. How much power are you expecting?

Hoping for around 500hp... The 288 sounds alright but you need something like a 4200-4500 stally i guess i will only be driving the car 2-3 a week.I might speak to someone about getting a custom grind,who can i speak to about that??

chev off road.... most engine builders. 500hp would be nice to have. Enquire on a nice roller cam.

if you want driveability its better to stick to a roller cam, if not just get a big solid :P

hyd roller would suit it, no adjusting every 3-4weeks (depending on how much you drive it) Crane have some nice grinds and so do COME Racing, tell em your specs and what you wanna use the car for and expect from it and they can give you a grind to suit or give you a custom Steve Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yup get a roller, something big which will still be nice to drive as rollers can be

its a bit ofa contradiction in terms big horsepower and driveability with aspirated v8s. if it is only a play car i would go solid. so many good off the shelf cams and its not really that hard to adjust rockers. doesnt the block have to get remachined to accept a roller cam ?

why do you need the 1/2'' headstuds???? it would be an unnessasary cost, its not like youre pushing 15psi down its throat. the crane 288 will get you your 500hp.

Quote: Originally Posted by hot308vb why do you need the 1/2'' headstuds???? it would be an unnessasary cost, its not like youre pushing 15psi down its throat. the crane 288 will get you your 500hp. I got the head studs cause later on down the track i will be pushing psi down its throat... How do you think that combo will perform with the 288,4200-4500 stally,and 4.11 in the bum??

i've got a 288 in a similar combo to what u have and it made just ova 500! also running a 4500 stall with 3.89's, dont ask about driveability yet cause it hasnt quite got that far...

4500 stall may be a touch big. 4.11 would be a good ratio for it. should go 11s in a vl

Quote: Originally Posted by VLPSI355 How do you think that combo will perform with the 288,4200-4500 stally,and 4.11 in the bum?? going by the moroso speed power calculator, 500ish hp in a 3000ish lb car will potentially be good for 10.3@130mph as long as you set the car up right...

Quote: Originally Posted by XSV355 4500 stall may be a touch big. 4.11 would be a good ratio for it. should go 11s in a vl Yeah i'm hoping for a mid to low 11sec pass..I might give TCE a call and see what he has to say about what stally size Should get up a go i hope

How do you boys think it will be with a Harrop single plane and a barry grant 750carb Over the come manifold??

Quote: 4500 stall may be a touch big. 4.11 would be a good ratio for it. should go 11s in a vl 4500 is perfect for the 288cam

Quote: Originally Posted by VLPSI355 How do you boys think it will be with a Harrop single plane and a barry grant 750carb Over the come manifold?? Depends if you want to go injected or carby!!! carbys the cheaper option

Quote: Originally Posted by hot308vb Depends if you want to go injected or carby!!! carbys the cheaper option I know the carby setup will be cheaper...I'm leaning towards the carb setup cause i think it will make more ponies then the efi setup....what a peoples opinion on this???