Ok so the motor is a 1980+ 225 hydraulic slant with a worn out BBS sitting on top. I'm looking at a rebuild with consideration to turbocharging it in the future.
The idea here is to get some of the pre-emissions era performance back with a few extras to get myself into some local drag racing events.. Eitherway this is what I've came up with so far..
Intake: Modified 1bbl manifold to fit a 318 BBD transversely
Exhaust: Ported stock manifold with larger downpipe and system adapted to stock manifold (keeping heat riser, can't afford dutras)
Camshaft: Erson 270* duration 465" lift 110 center - with lifters/retainers
Head: Plaining for around 10:1, this way I can turbocharge later on using the lower sitting 2.2 pistons with 198 rods, theoretically bringing my cpr down enough to handle some boost. I'll figure out the numbers once i know what headgasket im using and what the current CCs are. If i could afford it i would get bigger valves done at the same time but that can come later..
Ignition: I have a new GM HEI coil left over from my fiero i am going to employ with an accel module. Might go for the rev limiter version since i'm not revving above 5000 yet.
Other considerations include: ARP main and head bolts, electric fan and waterpump, and water injection.
Right now the car has manual steering and brakes, but that isn't an issue. I already got some 14" 4 1/4 wheels from a later model valiant and some 195/70/14s on it so that should help. The transmission is a rebuilt A-904, i believe it could have some sort of shift kit of some variety because it shifts real hard under 2500rpm.. could be mistaken thought.
I think I'm on the right track to land around 160 horsepower if i can get the carb tuning and timing curve figured out.
Thanks for reading,
Aaron
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