Rate my parts order

[2Jhead]

Just placd orders for my new engine, feel free to comment. The engine will go into my 59 fleet with MII front and TCI leaf rear w/ GM 8.5".

JEGS:
Chevrolet Performance L31 long block crate
Lunati Voodoo 20080721, 270/278 cam

EBAY:
Comp cams eccentric bushings, lot (for cam timing)

SUMMIT:
Allstar Performance ALL34200 - Allstar Performance Small Block Chevy Ram Horn Exhaust Manifolds AAF-ALL34200
Exhaust Manifolds, Cast Iron, Natural, Chevy, Small Block, 265 - 400, Pair
(Mfr. #: ALL34200)


Lisle 45500 - Lisle Harmonic Balancer Pullers LIL-45500
Tool, Harmonic Balancer Puller, Universal, Kit
(Mfr. #: 45500)


Edelbrock 7116 - Edelbrock Performer RPM Vortec Intake Manifolds EDL-7116
Intake Manifold, Performer RPM Vortec, Dual Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Chevy, 302, 327, 350, 400
(Mfr. #: 7116)


Powerhouse Products POW103050 - Powerhouse Products Crankshaft Turning Sockets POW-POW103050
Crankshaft Rotating Socket, 1/2 in. Drive, Chevy, Each
(Mfr. #: POW103050)


COMP Cams 4790 - COMP Cams Sportsman Degree Wheels CCA-4790
Degree Wheel, Steel, White, 9 in. Diameter, Each
(Mfr. #: 4790)


Fel-Pro 1094 - Fel-Pro Performance Head Gaskets FEL-1094
Head Gasket, Stainless Steel Shim, 4.100 in. Bore, .015 in. Compressed Thickness, Chevy, Small Block, Each
(Mfr. #: 1094)


Lunati 15340-16 - Lunati Voodoo Roller Rocker Arms LUN-15340-16
Rocker Arms, Voodoo, Full Roller, Aluminum, Black Anodized, 3/8 in. Stud Size, 1.5 Ratio, Chevy, Set of 16
(Mfr. #: 15340-16)


OTC Tools 4305 - OTC Engine Load Levelers OTC-4305
Engine Tilter, 1,500 lb. Capacity, Load Leveling Device, Black Steel, Each
(Mfr. #: 4305)


ARP 134-2002 - ARP Chromoly Intake Manifold Bolt Kits ARP-134-2002
Bolts, Intake Manifold, Chromoly, Black Oxide, Hex Head, Chevy, Small Block, Vortec, Kit
(Mfr. #: 134-2002)


COMP Cams 4795 - COMP Cams Piston Stop Tools CCA-4795
Piston Stop, Top Dead Center Stop, Cylinder Heads On, Spark Plug Style, 14mm, Adjustable Depth, Kit
(Mfr. #: 4795)


COMP Cams 787-16 - COMP Cams Steel Valve Spring Retainers CCA-787-16
Valve Spring Retainers, Steel, 7 Degree, 1.055 in. Outside Diameter, .640 in. Inside Diameter, Set of 16
(Mfr. #: 787-16)


Mr. Gasket 1076 - Mr. Gasket Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs MRG-1076
Rocker Arm Studs, 3/8-24 in. Thread, 1.470 in. Effective Stud Length, Chevy/Ford, Small Block, Kit
(Mfr. #: 1076)


Carter P4070 - Carter Universal Rotary Vane Electric Fuel Pumps CRT-P4070
Fuel Pump, Electric, Competition Series, Rotary Vane, External, Universal, Each
(Mfr. #: P4070)


Fel-Pro SS72861 - Fel-Pro Valve Stem Seals FEL-SS72861
Valve Stem Seals, Viton®, Positive Stop, 11/32 in. Valve Stem, Set of 16
(Mfr. #: SS72861


Moroso 61740 - Moroso Small Block Chevrolet Harmonic Balancer Installation Tools MOR-61740
Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool, Small Block Chevy, 7/16 in.-20 Thread, Kit
(Mfr. #: 61740)


Final HP guesstimate anyone?

[Speedbumpauto]

IMO....degree wheel is too small. Get the larger one, not much more and WAY easier to use. I wouldn't take those heads off for the head gasket change especially if it's the 9.4 compression I read in Jegs. I also wouldn't put in the screw in studs. Waste of time unless you're really going to zing it or you have killer valve spring pressure. I didn't see springs in your order so I wonder about the retainers. You can get roller rockers for vortec heads that don't need guide plates. If Jegs put the cam in, I'd put the intake on it, check TDC with the balancer, set the timing and run it. With that cam and intake, 375 hp if it's the 350 and maybe 400 if it's the 383.

[2Jhead]

Originally Posted by Speedbumpauto

IMO....degree wheel is too small. Get the larger one, not much more and WAY easier to use. I wouldn't take those heads off for the head gasket change especially if it's the 9.4 compression I read in Jegs. I also wouldn't put in the screw in studs. Waste of time unless you're really going to zing it or you have killer valve spring pressure. I didn't see springs in your order so I wonder about the retainers. You can get roller rockers for vortec heads that don't need guide plates. If Jegs put the cam in, I'd put the intake on it, check TDC with the balancer, set the timing and run it. With that cam and intake, 375 hp if it's the 350 and maybe 400 if it's the 383.

Thanks for the advise

Headgaskets. I primarily wanted to achieve a more optimal squish. Would you be concerned with compression?

I did get the GM LS oem beehive springs. They supposed to allow for the extra lift

JT

[geezer#99]

What carb?
Why rams horns? Rest of motor built for flow. You need headers!

[2Jhead]

Holley 3310. At least that is what I have and I was planning to reuse it.

Ram horns. The idea was to dress the engine as a 283 like orange everything, some nice finned covers with no pcv, filler neck If I could pull that off. And ram horns. I like the look. Although if leaving to much at the table I would reconsider.

[geezer#99]

Holley is good!!
With the electric pump you need to watch fuel pressure. Wouldn't hurt to install a fuel regulator.
If you don't like big oil leaks you'll need a pcv. Here's an excellent way to hide one.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366830
If you insist on the rams horns, you could get them to flow like headers by extrude honing them. Here's a wiki on that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrasive_flow_machining
Google extrude hone for companies that do it.

[2Jhead]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Holley is good!!
With the electric pump you need to watch fuel pressure. Wouldn't hurt to install a fuel regulator.
If you don't like big oil leaks you'll need a pcv. Here's an excellent way to hide one.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366830
If you insist on the rams horns, you could get them to flow like headers by extrude honing them. Here's a wiki on that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrasive_flow_machining
Google extrude hone for companies that do it.

Extrude honing looked good, thanks for the info on that, never had heard about it.

I will run a pcv and had in mind something like i the link you provided. Gotta say the guy in that link pulled it off nicely, he might soon have a copy cat on his hands 8).

Any take on what fuel pressure I should be aiming at w/ carb?

JT

[2Jhead]

More info:

Now got a Circle D billet converter coming my way, 3000 stall.

[geezer#99]

Holley carbs are better at handling fuel pressure than an edelbrock but try for a max of 6 psi.
There are other ways to install a pcv too!
You can drill a hole into the intake between the dizzy and the intake runners and install a baffle/grommet. I see that intake will work to do that.
But you need a way to get air into the motor somehow.
That intake has no provision for an oil tube/breather at the front.