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HeavyHauler · 03-16-2020, 03:15 PM

I just purchased a 1976 454 with block casting number 361959. It has 781 oval port heads on it with stock size valves. It is .060 with some type of domed piston that are brand new and is close to zero deck height. The pistons do not have a part number on the top but only .060 with a arrow cast into them pointing forward.

The engine had been rebuilt and is very clean with a very good cross hatch in the bores. It came with a Edelbrock RPM intake.

The engine will be going into my 1968 Chevy C10 shortbed fleetside that was originally a 396 with 400 turbo.

What cam and carb would you guys use in order to get some more performance out of the engine? What about headers or exhaust manifolds?

03-16-2020, 03:15 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 426	What cam to put in this 1976 454 for increase in performance I just purchased a 1976 454 with block casting number 361959. It has 781 oval port heads on it with stock size valves. It is .060 with some type of domed piston that are brand new and is close to zero deck height. The pistons do not have a part number on the top but only .060 with a arrow cast into them pointing forward. The engine had been rebuilt and is very clean with a very good cross hatch in the bores. It came with a Edelbrock RPM intake. The engine will be going into my 1968 Chevy C10 shortbed fleetside that was originally a 396 with 400 turbo. What cam and carb would you guys use in order to get some more performance out of the engine? What about headers or exhaust manifolds?



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