Heads Help!

OldmanRick said
From what I see at this point, I'd look into some mild port/bowl work and a good valve job with the existing heads.....maybe even a 2.02" intake valve along with that, plus a thin head gasket to get whatever compression increase you can? Along with that, I'd go right to a cam that will maximize your total combo. With some research, and with so many "shelf" cams available today, I'm sure you can find something superior to what you're running now. Also, there is always a custom grind from one of the good grinders that would fill any void if needed?

At this point, i'm still sticking with the above paragraph from my post #2...

The fact that you want to go back to the "close" ratio trans does help with cam selection. Something in the 112/114LSA range with the proper duration will give you a nice flat curve in the range you're looking for. And as always, some decent lift with that cam timing will make the most power.

Most will think the Performer intake & smallish Holley would be a detriment, but I've seen similar combo's on 400" engines perform outstandingly.

As I said earlier, clean up the heads and cam that engine properly.....

Put a gun to my head for a off the shelf grind, and from what I think you're dealing with, I'd use this.....Keep in mind, Crower rpm specs are geared toward the torque curve. This cam will easily pull as high as you need it!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cro-31241/overview/make/dodge