Engine was in car when I got it. My first big block:) .
Could I get some input on my combo?
468
forged flattops
781 heads (freshened up)
comp cams roller tip rockers 1.7
bracket master II cam/ 221/233 @.050 304/324 dur. .500/.510lift 115 lobe sep.
stock crank & rods
headman heeders
stock 4bbl intake
holly 850 carb
hei dist.
th350
3:73 eaton posi.
'80 z/28 mostly a cruizer but would like to run at the local 1/8 mile track sometimes. Car runs good, fun to drive. Will post pics. when I figure out how to.
Any suggestions that might run better. Maybe different cam/intake combo.
Thanks

hey, welcome to the board. if you want to post pictures, here is a link to a thread that should give you all the instructions you need, good luck.
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75238&highlight=posting+pictures

you shouldnt use the stock intake....use an aftermarket aluminum one. It will work MUCH better with your combo...

Flattops with 781 heads in a 454 makes about 7.8-1 compression. Bumping compression to the 9 or 10-1 ratio really wakes these motors up.

You can swap pistons, or heads to get the compression up. Other than that you need forced induction :)

Hmmm, that combo is SCREAMING for a nitrous kit, talk about a dual purpose terror. ;) A big shot plate with the 225 jets, let it rip! (yes a single plane intake is required to make that work)

Thanks for the welcome and the good info.I was wanting to try a different intake, kinda leaning toward rpm air gap. I have plenty of hood clearance, I think.2 or 3 in. cowl.
Would like to do some head work and piston swap later on, but kinda want to ride it around for awhile. I know as soon as I run it down the track I'll want more.
I do alot of searching on here, but still have alot of questions. So thanks for your help.. B.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/lorentz28_photos/P1010010.jpg

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I have about the same setup in my Nova. A 468ci SRP dome pistons, 781 heads, stock crank and rods, roller rockers, Crane camshaft, and a torker 2 intake with a Holley 850 DP. Cant get power to the ground. Best in the 1/4 is 13.75 @ 103 MPH, no traction bars.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u75/lorentz28_photos/P1010010.jpg

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Thats a good lookin car.

and for my 500th post, i have to say that that is one good looking car, and to think it has a bb under the hood makes it even better. enjoy man, you have a nice nice ride.

As someone who just paid to have his flat tops changed to forged dome pistons, DO IT NOW, and not later. You won't regret it, and changing pistons ain't cheap.

Thanks for the compliments. Still needs some minor work.
I've been reading a lot of posts on running domes with these heads. I'll just have to save my money up for it.
Thanks. B

Not sure about the setup, but nice car!!

I'm with Rust.
A nitrous kit and a couple bottles = however fast you want to go.