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If your plans are to run this on the street? I would be much more concerned of the 12.5- 1 compression ratio.

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yeah, welcome back. yes I believe they are more aggressive, but I bet bullet or hughes would have what you need. bullet may be able to regrind an old hydraulic if you have one for $125. my current cam is an old comp cam that I had reground by bullet to ryans specs for my 408. it was too big for my compression so I had them regrind it a second time to their(bullets) specs which where very close to hughes specs. finally, getting closer to that 10.00 and still on pump gas no power adders. I think something with 250's 260's@50 .600 or alittle under net lift on a 108 would work for you, but you should talk with the pro's on this. I use oil spray bars in my valve covers to make the springs live at .700 lift on the street.

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I should probably give Ryan a call and see if he remembers my build. He might be able to steer me in the right direction. The motors coming out this winter anyway so maybe I'll just do new valve springs and leave it alone? Definitely time for some new gaskets and some fresh paint.

Here are a some decent pics of the car back from 05. Hasn't changed much other than a 4 link and some different tires.

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Shoot, just loosen the rocker arm shaft bolts when you put it to bed.

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That seems like a pain and I personally just turn my motor by hand every couple of weeks when I`m not driving much and start it every month otherwise..........

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I agree about keeping the cam you have now. That engine is making some power, how are your ET,s

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I have never run this set up. I did however run the car after I installed the Indy heads with a M1 intake and Pro Systems 950 HP carb and I couldn't get the car to 60 ft. My 60's were 2.2's and ET was 11.1 at 132 MPH. The carb was set up all wrong. The 2.2 wasn't tire spin the car was hooking which I'll tell you about in a minute. Once I launched it pulled the fronts and then right after it laid down for a split second then cleaned up and unloaded the suspension. Then traction was an issue. I cleaned the strip with the slicks through the 1/8 mile. I have a video of a few runs and all the same. I never could get that carb tuned, just look at the AFR in the dyno sheet in this thread. There was more power in this motor just couldn't get it leaned out enough where I felt safe. Anyway sold the carb and intake and went to a BIG's 1050 Dominator and Intake intake. Here's why I've never been back to the strip with the Cuda.

I said the car was hooking and it was. I got home to take the slicks off and put the street wheels back on. I couldn't get the shank lug nuts to thread. They were always tight but no way they would thread. A buddy stopped over and gave it a try and no go. I laid under the car just to take a look and I had "Banana'd" the perches on the axle, bent all 10 wheel studs, I was using Cal-Tracs so no snubber. The differential smacked the bottom of the car and I made at least one 132 mph pass that way.

That was back in 2005 and I've never been back with the Cuda. I racing a 87 Grand National now.

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I agree about keeping the cam you have now. That engine is making some power, how are your ET,s

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I have never run this set up. I did however run the car after I installed the Indy heads with a M1 intake and Pro Systems 950 HP carb and I couldn't get the car to 60 ft. My 60's were 2.2's and ET was 11.1 at 132 MPH. The carb was set up all wrong. The 2.2 wasn't tire spin the car was hooking which I'll tell you about in a minute. Once I launched it pulled the fronts and then right after it laid down for a split second then cleaned up and unloaded the suspension. Then traction was an issue. I cleaned the strip with the slicks through the 1/8 mile. I have a video of a few runs and all the same. I never could get that carb tuned, just look at the AFR in the dyno sheet in this thread. There was more power in this motor just couldn't get it leaned out enough where I felt safe. Anyway sold the carb and intake and went to a BIG's 1050 Dominator and Intake intake. Here's why I've never been back to the strip with the Cuda.

I said the car was hooking and it was. I got home to take the slicks off and put the street wheels back on. I couldn't get the shank lug nuts to thread. They were always tight but no way they would thread. A buddy stopped over and gave it a try and no go. I laid under the car just to take a look and I had "Banana'd" the perches on the axle, bent all 10 wheel studs, I was using Cal-Tracs so no snubber. The differential smacked the bottom of the car and I made at least one 132 mph pass that way.

That was back in 2005 and I've never been back with the Cuda. I racing a 87 Grand National now.

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While the full potential ET wasnt there yet, that MPH was very respectible Thats got to be a fun ride.

Super nice looking car by the way too!

Those Grand Nationals are awesume cars too

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Long time no see Brett,I havent been to the track in a few years. My last outing I ran a 10.72 @ 122mph. It was my first outing with e85 fuel. I still have the 8 3/4 and SS springs so I vowed to wait until I got the Dana installed,then finances stopped me. I also developed foot problems,numbness,shooting pains,then loss of feelings in toes probably diabetic nueropothy. I am trying to manage my blood sugar with cinnamon and diet.

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I'll be damn I was thinking about you the other day wondering if you were still racing or on the boards.

Sounds like the Scamp is running the number, congrats!

I took the Grand National to Cordova for the first time this year and I went and ran up in Earlville too. First time back to the track since 2005.

Take care of yourself and we'll have to get together at the track next season.

Thanks to the others for the compliments on the car!