360 cam / valve train help / choices

According to the KB listings, a J head with 72 cc head chamber and there 5cc valve relief should clock in @ 9.8-1 with a .039 head gasket.

I have run this exact combo long block before and I'm setting up to do it again right now.

The pistons "ON MY BLOCK" came in at zero deck height.

Idealy, lifter preload should be half of the total lifter travel and set at .050

Your cam should be performing in concert with the trannys stall and rear end gears as well as cars weight and intedned performance sought.

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