What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swifter · 01-02-2009, 09:43 PM

Hey guys, maybe you can help me with this problem. Its a toss up between Dart IE's 200's with 72cc or re-done Vortecs. I want to run a 272/284 Voodoo in it as well, anybody have this combo? I have a shift kitted t400 with a 2800 stall already in the ol' girl with 3:73's. It's a 68 LWB with the proper 4 HEADLIGHTS lol! Thanks Sean

ripdog28 · 01-03-2009, 12:53 AM

I personally like the darts. Lots will say Vortec but the dart will flow better unless the vortec's are have some work done.

swifter · 01-03-2009, 01:33 AM

I'm leaning towards the Darts, that way I don't have to get a new intake( just got the Performer RPM in the spring). They are also in my price range as well, because of all this white cr#p we have on the ground, I won't be back at work for few more weeks.

djracer · 01-05-2009, 08:36 AM

Welcome to the board. How much are the darts?

hotrod 80 · 01-05-2009, 09:07 PM

I have a very similar combo to yours . What pistons ? If those are the only choices i would say Darts also .

swifter · 01-06-2009, 02:18 AM

Thanks for the welcome, I've got quite a bit of helpfull info from you guys already.
The Darts are about $580-600 from Competion Products assembled, and 350 or obo from Terry Rosebush Motorsports on Ebay.
The pistons a Speed Pro Hypers with the 72's and deck about 10:1
With the cr*ppy weather were have here,snow,about a foot at my house and 5-7 feet where were building road, the cash isn't coming in, so I "need" a project to keep me busy without dumping more than G LOL!!! ( kinda like getting 200 from her for a new toilet, spending it on the truck, and coming home with a used one LOL!!!

meansting04 · 01-06-2009, 06:35 AM

what is the lift of that cam? If its over about 489 ish stay away from off the shelf vortecs. You can have the springs changed and get the spring seats machined. Sounds like the darts a a better choice for u. Unless you get "built" vortecs.

01-02-2009, 09:43 PM	#1
swifter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 15	What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! Hey guys, maybe you can help me with this problem. Its a toss up between Dart IE's 200's with 72cc or re-done Vortecs. I want to run a 272/284 Voodoo in it as well, anybody have this combo? I have a shift kitted t400 with a 2800 stall already in the ol' girl with 3:73's. It's a 68 LWB with the proper 4 HEADLIGHTS lol! Thanks Sean

01-03-2009, 12:53 AM	#2
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! I personally like the darts. Lots will say Vortec but the dart will flow better unless the vortec's are have some work done. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

01-03-2009, 01:33 AM	#3
swifter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 15	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! I'm leaning towards the Darts, that way I don't have to get a new intake( just got the Performer RPM in the spring). They are also in my price range as well, because of all this white cr#p we have on the ground, I won't be back at work for few more weeks. Last edited by swifter; 01-06-2009 at 02:03 PM.

01-05-2009, 08:36 AM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! Welcome to the board. How much are the darts? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

01-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! I have a very similar combo to yours . What pistons ? If those are the only choices i would say Darts also . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-06-2009, 02:18 AM	#6
swifter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: British Columbia Posts: 15	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! Thanks for the welcome, I've got quite a bit of helpfull info from you guys already. The Darts are about $580-600 from Competion Products assembled, and 350 or obo from Terry Rosebush Motorsports on Ebay. The pistons a Speed Pro Hypers with the 72's and deck about 10:1 With the cr*ppy weather were have here,snow,about a foot at my house and 5-7 feet where were building road, the cash isn't coming in, so I "need" a project to keep me busy without dumping more than G LOL!!! ( kinda like getting 200 from her for a new toilet, spending it on the truck, and coming home with a used one LOL!!!

01-06-2009, 06:35 AM	#7
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: What heads for a 355?? to many choices ARRG! what is the lift of that cam? If its over about 489 ish stay away from off the shelf vortecs. You can have the springs changed and get the spring seats machined. Sounds like the darts a a better choice for u. Unless you get "built" vortecs. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.