Re: [Chevelle-list] My 396 Build

[Larry Shouse]

Clint, I'm thinking along those same lines as far as intake and carb goes. I haven't decided on which headers or exhaust I'll go with. I would think 3 inch pipe though.. I would welcome anyone's suggestions. That's why I started this thread, to pick you more experienced people's brains...<g>   As to ignition, I picked up a used Mallory Unilite to start with when I bought the M-20 from Matt. I need to pick out a coil. I would imagine I would migrate to something else before I take to the roads for next year's Power Tour.   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My 396 Build That sounds like a very healthy 396" you're putting together,Larry. My suggestions for induction would be either an Edelbrock Performer RPM or Performer RPM Airgap intake with either a 770cfm vac sec Holley Avenger or #4780 800cfm double pumper. Have you decided on an ignition or exhaust system,yet? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse Guys (and gals),   My machine shop now has my block, crank and heads to do their thing. I hope to have it all back within 2 weeks. They spec'ed out the following components for me:   TRW-L2242F30 SPEED-PRO POWER FORGED PISTONS MOLLY RINGS _ CANT READ P/N COMP CAMS CCA-11-430-8 MAGNUM RETRO-FIT HYD. ROLLER CAMSHAFT .566 LIFT/280 DURATION COMP CAMS CCA-1320-16 PRO MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS COMP CAMS CCA-854-16 HIGH ENERGY HYDROLIC ROLLER LIFTERS COMP CAMS CCA-924-16 VALVE SPRINGS - DUAL COMP CAMS CCA-7110 BILLET TIMING SET - DOUBLE ROLLER COMP CAMS CCA-7934-16 HI-TECH 3/8 IN PUSHRODS   All ARP head bolts, rocker studs and main studs, Felpro gaskets, etc.   They CC'ed my heads, and they came in at 111cc's. With the pistons above, I'm looking at roughly 10.5:1 comp. ratio.   Block is getting bored 30 over, align bore checked, my L78 rectangular port heads are getting the complete workover, rods getting resized, everything balanced.   I went to Summit to compare pricing, and I was surprised that the prices I was quoted from these guys are the same or lower than Summit pricing. I figured a local shop would charge more...   I still need to decide on an intake and carb.   As I have been out of muscle car building since the late '70's, I welcome your comments.   Larry