Use the 850 carb.

get some 4:30's and go racing. should run high 11's with what you got

Sorry for your loss.
If you decide to use a set of LY rods, let me know. I have a set here you can have. Also have the matching balancer to go with it. Don't under estimate that cam. My brothers Scamp has a 509 in a 446 that goes 11.40's cast pistons and all. traps about 6400-6500.

I think you're on the right track. But yes as was said, use the 850. A kit is cheap if it's a leaker and while yes, it a little too much, it's better than not enough.

Also, PLEASE reconsider the main studs. You will need an align hone and the bolts holes on #3 enlarged. I PROMISE you, it's not worth the expense. The motor will be fine on main bolts!

Keep us posted!

yeah, the 850 has been on a shelf for 20 years or so, so its def getting rebuilt before it goes on the car, i was leaning towards using that anyways haha.

i figure the cam will work just fine for what im using it for, nothing too radical.

im gonna try 93, and also cam2, see which it likes better, i dont mind paying to play since ill only be able to play every so often haha, plus cam2 smells way better!

should i pick up a nice set of arp main bolts instead of the studs than? i didnt know that about #3 hole though...? explain that please? haha

thanks guys

John

Still have to line hone the mains for ARP bolts. Stick with the stock bolts and you'll be fine.