What camshaft/converter/gears for Cleveland

84LX89GT · 02-17-2005, 12:16 AM

Ok here's what i've got (low budget buildup):
Engine:
400 Modified Cleveland (yeah i know, but it's still a cleveland) I'm rebuilding with 10.5:1 CR, Edelbrock Performer Manifold port matched to stock 2 barrel heads (light porting). I'm probably going to hand port or try and acid port the exhaust manifolds, getting a 750-800 cfm vacuum secondary quadrajet and rebuild it. I'm going to use nitrous oxide, not sure how much of a shot yet.
- how much valve lift can i get with the pedestal mount stock rocker arms?
- what cam would you recommend?
- What size diameter exhaust should i use?
Transmission:
C6, going to do a performance overhaul - what converter should i get?
Rearend:
Will swap in a 8.8" to whatever car i buy - what gears should i get?

- basically i'm looking to build a torque crazy engine to put in a light car like an early 80's stang or fox body, i want to be as fast as possible on a budget at whatever rpm it takes (preferably lower, more reliable rpm's) but with the exhaust manifolds and performer intake i think my rpm band may be limited to 5500-6000 rpm. I'd like to be in the mid-low 11's with slicks.
***thank you for your time***

02-17-2005, 12:16 AM	#1
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	What camshaft/converter/gears for Cleveland Ok here's what i've got (low budget buildup): Engine: 400 Modified Cleveland (yeah i know, but it's still a cleveland) I'm rebuilding with 10.5:1 CR, Edelbrock Performer Manifold port matched to stock 2 barrel heads (light porting). I'm probably going to hand port or try and acid port the exhaust manifolds, getting a 750-800 cfm vacuum secondary quadrajet and rebuild it. I'm going to use nitrous oxide, not sure how much of a shot yet. - how much valve lift can i get with the pedestal mount stock rocker arms? - what cam would you recommend? - What size diameter exhaust should i use? Transmission: C6, going to do a performance overhaul - what converter should i get? Rearend: Will swap in a 8.8" to whatever car i buy - what gears should i get? - basically i'm looking to build a torque crazy engine to put in a light car like an early 80's stang or fox body, i want to be as fast as possible on a budget at whatever rpm it takes (preferably lower, more reliable rpm's) but with the exhaust manifolds and performer intake i think my rpm band may be limited to 5500-6000 rpm. I'd like to be in the mid-low 11's with slicks. *thank you for your time* __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)