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Old 06-15-2009, 11:57 AM   #17
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Re: 76cc sbc head

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Originally Posted by Outlaw72 View Post
FWIW....I had a 408 once in my 72 running a dart 200cc iron eagle head. Compression was around 10.4:1 and used pump gas all day long. The best way to determine your runner IMO is to know what RPM's you will run. If you shift above 6,200....then a 220cc runner head is not overkill at all. If you are below this RPM a 200cc runner head will be fine. A 220cc head will not benefit you at all unless you spin the engine higher than 6k - 6.2K
I agree. The 'exception' would be the only time the motor saw the high side of 6K. 99% of the rest of it's life is going to be spent on street duty.

I think I'll use it as is & see how it goes. I've never had much exposure to the 350 vs. 400ci combo's w/the same cam. Back in my younger years, my roomate had a 69 short fleet, 406 w/a set of mild stock heads, stock style pistons, Comp 292H cam, t-350 w/a kit, 3.73's & 325-50-15's.... I remember it pulled like a freight train. This should have more compression & better airflow capabilities for an even better experience.

Thanks for everyone's input & experience.
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