Engine Suggestions

Elvis · 10-13-2006, 07:04 PM

My '67 coupe has a 302 engine and C4 tranny. I drive it to work a couple of days per week and use it on weekends. Not a show car but very nice. I have over the last 10 years been improving it - new paint, suspension, Scott Drake wheels, interior, rebuilt engine, etc. It currently has an Edelbrock intake and CFM500 Edelbrock carb. Headers of course. I am looking at beefing up the engine a bit and am thinking about Edelbrock Performer 302 heads with a Performer cam and lifters. I am told that I will need hardened pushrods and adjustable valvetrain. Looks like the cost for parts will be about $1800. Does this seem like a reasonable thing to do? Any better ideas? I don't drive it hard but I do enjoy toying with the rice burners now and then. E.

rwhite65 · 10-14-2006, 12:56 AM

Elvis,
I believe you will be very happy with that purchase. It is a purchase I hope to make this winter myself.
Ryan

10-13-2006, 07:04 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Engine Suggestions My '67 coupe has a 302 engine and C4 tranny. I drive it to work a couple of days per week and use it on weekends. Not a show car but very nice. I have over the last 10 years been improving it - new paint, suspension, Scott Drake wheels, interior, rebuilt engine, etc. It currently has an Edelbrock intake and CFM500 Edelbrock carb. Headers of course. I am looking at beefing up the engine a bit and am thinking about Edelbrock Performer 302 heads with a Performer cam and lifters. I am told that I will need hardened pushrods and adjustable valvetrain. Looks like the cost for parts will be about $1800. Does this seem like a reasonable thing to do? Any better ideas? I don't drive it hard but I do enjoy toying with the rice burners now and then. E.

10-14-2006, 12:56 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Engine Suggestions Elvis, I believe you will be very happy with that purchase. It is a purchase I hope to make this winter myself. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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