72 RAT Build.

[Redleg]

Well its been a while since i have updated the "build thread", but i have started progress of actually restoring some items and make some actual changes.

First off, white walls are gone, replaced with raised white letters. (as shown in pictures.....

Then the second is a pic of a new 307 block i am picking up saturday. I am going to copy and post what i posted in the engine forum so i can get as much feedback as possible....

Please beat this to death for me and help me get the most bang (HP) for my buck.



-307 Block with .020 bore
-Flat head O/S .020 Pistons
-Small cam possibly a Hydraulic Flat Tappet Duration 242/252, Lift .368/.398 Possibly smaller duration because of the heads i will be using? Maybe a 230/230 duration with a .480/480 lift? or a XE262 as another member has recommended....(feedback especially wanted here)
-Elderbrock intake (on current 307)
-Elderbrock 600 Carb (on current 307)
-HEI distributor (on current 307)
-MSD Ignition
-305 heads with 1.84 intake. they are 416 casting 305 heads (on current 307)
-headers
-dual flowmaster 60 series mufflers (on current 307)
-Has current 3OTT, but hope to change to T-5, or T-56 depending on availability
-3.73 rear end.....


So what are some thoughts on what this will get me? Am i way off base? Decent build or will it need some work? About to start the build in a couple of weeks so i am doing research and going to start ordering soon!