Choosing a BIG Cube BBC Street Engine
10-31-2009, 04:00 PM
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Re: Choosing a BIG Cube BBC Street Engine
Originally Posted by nofear69
So I'm looking to buy a pump gas BIG Cube BBC for the street,how do I decide what to buy? Is there any advantage in a bigger bore or bigger stroke engine? Comparing bores and strokes is there a more efficient engine or easier one on parts compared to another? There are so many to choose from in the aftermarket world.
Hope this is right:
Size Bore Stroke Rod
540 4.50 4.25 6.385
555 4.56 4.25 6.385
565 4.60 4.25 6.385
572
582 4.60 4.375 6.535
598 4.60 4.50 6.535
Hope this is right:
Size Bore Stroke Rod
540 4.50 4.25 6.385
555 4.56 4.25 6.385
565 4.60 4.25 6.385
572
582 4.60 4.375 6.535
598 4.60 4.50 6.535
10-31-2009, 05:24 PM
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Ya I think maybe a thicker cyl. wall might help with cooling morso than a thinner wall. If I add a 125 shot of nitrous a thicker wall would be smarter maybe too.
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
10-31-2009, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nofear69
Ya I think maybe a thicker cyl. wall might help with cooling morso than a thinner wall. If I add a 125 shot of nitrous a thicker wall would be smarter maybe too.
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
10-31-2009, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nofear69
Ya I think maybe a thicker cyl. wall might help with cooling morso than a thinner wall. If I add a 125 shot of nitrous a thicker wall would be smarter maybe too.
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
Which heads to use, Dart AFR Canfield Edelbrock? Alum. or case iron? Alum. would keep cooler but could you put more miles on a iron head and would iron be less maintenance as in valve guides and seats?
Also dual plain intake or open plenum,4150 or dominator? Eagle rotating,callies etc?
10-31-2009, 07:03 PM
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Thats right I'm not even interested in a GM block. Yes they have their place but in my situation a Dart will be used. I think a Callies is the answer,all US made parts is my goal.
So far
Dart block
Callies rotating with H-beam rods
Pistons: JE or Ross? What else is US made?
Dart heads I guess determined on the cubic inch?
So far
Dart block
Callies rotating with H-beam rods
Pistons: JE or Ross? What else is US made?
Dart heads I guess determined on the cubic inch?
10-31-2009, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by nofear69
Thats right I'm not even interested in a GM block. Yes they have their place but in my situation a Dart will be used. I think a Callies is the answer,all US made parts is my goal.
So far
Dart block
Callies rotating with H-beam rods
Pistons: JE or Ross? What else is US made?
Dart heads I guess determined on the cubic inch?
So far
Dart block
Callies rotating with H-beam rods
Pistons: JE or Ross? What else is US made?
Dart heads I guess determined on the cubic inch?
10-31-2009, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by altailites
598BBC in my street vette . dart block,brodix bb5 heads,lunati crank, grp rods, diamond pistons . but you dont have to go this crazy lol 
10-31-2009, 08:16 PM
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the Good stuff Dirka ( nos)..two stage Fogger..with a real nice pro-systems Carb....(Good Stuff).....should pump out betweet 200. to 500 hp
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