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I wanted to get advise from the gurus here on my project. I am building a 361 because it is the original engine on a completely original '66 Coronet. I am using 516 heads, with 1.74 exhaust. Pistons will have to be custom since they are no longer made. I am going zero deck, with .038 gasket, and should be about 9.5-10.0 to 1 comp. I was thinking of putting a 440 crank in it to gain some CID. This will be used primarily on the street. I would also like a cam recommendation.I was thinking a Comp XE 292. What do you folks think? Thank you, Pat



not to be mean, but it sounds like a waste of time and money to me. custom pistons will be expensive. adding a 440 crank will be expensive (custom pistons, plus having the mains and counterweights turned down) to essentially get you a low deck 413. why not just start with a 440 and use some KB flat tops? it'll be cheaper in the long run, and you'll still be 25 cubes over your stroker motor. I'd just put the engine under a workbench all wrapped up if you ever want to return it to stock.

for a street car, don't go too big on cam. I'd probably look at something like an XE275HL. if your heads need to be rebuilt, I'd strongly look at just getting some aftermarket aluminum heads, OOTB they flow as well as well ported factory iron heads, and aren't much more expensive than redone stock heads with new valves, springs, keepers, retainers, seals, and machine work.

Last edited by patrick; 10/22/09 12:14 PM.
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