Re: Street, strip, or street/strip?

[Joeydahook9@xxxxxxx]

Andy, The most common mistake people (me included) is too much cam. Small 
blocks are more sensitive to large cams and carbs than big blocks.  A 275 degree 
(advertised) cam is a pretty good all round cam.  High lift won't affect idle 
like high duration will.  I put a 272 degree, .510 lift cam in my 10 to1 460 
Ferd and it runs strong and will idle at 500 rpm. My 451 stroker has a 275 
degree duration and .525 lift.  A single 4bbl in the 600-725 range on a dual plane 
manifold should do the job. 3.50 ish rear gear is good for cruising.  You 
need RPM and light weight for a drag car.  RPM = $$$ and less streetability.  But 
what do I know???  I guessing it's a poly, therefore see Gary P.  My 
brother's 70 Cuda 440 with 3.90 gears, crossram, 12.5 to one. and mega cam runs in the 
low 11's.  He drives it to some shows, but gas is 4.00 a gallon, it runs hot 
on the freeway, and you can't hear yourself think in it.  He trailers it to 
most tracks.  My computer program shows my 451 car to run about a second slower 
in the quarter.  But I'll be able to drive it all day and enjoy it.   Joe

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