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[page0100]

Hughes recommends this cam shaft and those KB pistons for my setup- what do you guys think. Is the hydraulic better for me vs the mechanical?

http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=search&search=2832&partid=21852

 

[page0100]

Did you measure the head volume I have never seen a set of 452s have less than 90cc without being milled. I agree on waiting to order pushrods till last. I would just use a MP 292/509 cam or something similar in a hyd. unless you go back in and have some work done in the head, inner spring seats, bowl and gasket match. my 2 cents anyway

Heads were CC'd by the machine shop. 87cc

 

[super-bee_ski]

page0100:

What oil pump are you using?

I'm building a 440 right now for street only.

My GOAL is lots of torque down low.

Also, what water pump?

What timing chain?
Double Roller?

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Hughes recommends this cam shaft and those KB pistons for my setup- what do you guys think. Is the hydraulic better for me vs the mechanical?

http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=search&search=2832&partid=21852

Id personally go Hydraulic...

 

[Garys1969RR]

I would definitely use the KB quench dome pistons. Mock it up with 1 piston, a head gasket, and a piece of clay in there. Rotate 1 turn, take it apart to see what your piston to head clearance is. Shoot for .035" to .040" for good quench. Makes the engine more responsive, less prone to ping.

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And 10 to 1 C/R would be just right in my book. I like a lot of compression.