Seeking build advise!
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Seeking build advise!
Hello, I have been reading this forum for a long time and really appreciate the knowledge I have gained. I am hoping to find a few answers…
I am pulling my 7.4 mpi/procharger m1 this week. It runs fine, but I want to change out the cast internals before something bad happens. I am not looking for balls out hp as I like the smooth dependability I have right now, just figured I would make improvements where I can while the engine is out.
I am looking for advice on which way to go.
- I want to keep the procharger- I like the way it runs and it is a lot of HP for the
money. It also fits nicely into my engine compartment
#1 - I am thinking of installing your basic eagle or scat forged rotating assembly.
Should I change the rods or not?
Any input on which brand or parts to go with?
#2 - I have a complete 454 efi setup I want to put on so I a have a better fuel
system and greater cfm for the procharger (only gonna run 5 psi). I am
looking at a pair of relatively inexpensive rectangle port heads (14097088)
that are needed for intake swap.
Any input on weather this is a good or bad idea?
Is this going to be compatible with my gen vi block?
I am on a pretty tight budget and don’t want to throw down for high dollar heads, which raises the next question –
#3 - If I pull this off, am I going to get away with my stock exhaust?
Oh yeah, another guestion,
#4 - What cam would you recommend?
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.
I am pulling my 7.4 mpi/procharger m1 this week. It runs fine, but I want to change out the cast internals before something bad happens. I am not looking for balls out hp as I like the smooth dependability I have right now, just figured I would make improvements where I can while the engine is out.
I am looking for advice on which way to go.
- I want to keep the procharger- I like the way it runs and it is a lot of HP for the
money. It also fits nicely into my engine compartment
#1 - I am thinking of installing your basic eagle or scat forged rotating assembly.
Should I change the rods or not?
Any input on which brand or parts to go with?
#2 - I have a complete 454 efi setup I want to put on so I a have a better fuel
system and greater cfm for the procharger (only gonna run 5 psi). I am
looking at a pair of relatively inexpensive rectangle port heads (14097088)
that are needed for intake swap.
Any input on weather this is a good or bad idea?
Is this going to be compatible with my gen vi block?
I am on a pretty tight budget and don’t want to throw down for high dollar heads, which raises the next question –
#3 - If I pull this off, am I going to get away with my stock exhaust?
Oh yeah, another guestion,
#4 - What cam would you recommend?
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.
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I used a stroker crank, stock rods and the pistons to match the crank and made a 496 that was strong with 049 Oval ports. The 088 and procharger set up would be stout. It's hardly ever a bolt together though. Find a good Machinist and builder to help.
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What intake did you have on that with the oval port heads?
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