10-21-2004, 04:04 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
KY
Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
Posts: 9,417
|
|
Not Ranked
Sure, a SB will run at 7.5:1....that's pretty much close to what most of the cars were running in the 70's when the big smog wars/gas wars hit.
Without being force fed, it's gonna be a feat to make horsepower at 7.5:1.
However, you shouldn't have any problem swapping everything over. Besides the intake and carb, I can't think of anything else you'll need.
You might wanna look at your cam specs. Some cams are ground specifically for forced induction applications. The cam may be hindering you a little bit too.
How much hp you looking to have when it's all said and done? 300? 400?
With that being said, I think a good streetable low horsepower SBC would get at least 15-18 mpg.....just my opinion...but I'm thinking back to the days where the Monte Carlos had 305's and 307's.....with a 4 bbl.....
|
Threaded Mode
