Gen I SBC

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So after 47 years and still running I thought I would start this off by asking what other folks have done to keep their original (or close too...) power plant going strong. Granted they are not the most highest HP or Torque rated of all the small blocks. Just looking for insight when rebuilding or modifying to keep your SBC running strong.

I have done some mods like an HEI and Edelbrock carb to keep things simple. Also running a way hotter plug to ignite that ethanol plus advancing the distributor up to 14 degrees advance. I also added an adjustable Pertronix vacuum advance module with a silicon diaphragm to again negate the effects of ethanol deterioration.

So what have you done to keep it strong? Rebuild info welcome, quench, compression ratio, heads ( yes we know about the vortecs ), I see World Products makes both a 67 and 72 cc chamber large volume cast iron head. Have any of you tried them or did you choose an alternate route. Yea I want more power but not wishing to burn 91 octane daily driving.

I would also love to see your finished motor and any insights to fuel economy and power transfer with other mods you have done.

Keeping It On Truckin!