Trying to get Power out of a 225

Last slant that I built was in a 65 barracuda. It turned in a best e.t. of 14.7s. I do not have the time slips, so I do not recall the weight of the car. However, it should have been a 180-190hp slant.

Basics of the build:

.030 over
1.77/1.44 valves, basic resurfacing of head
.100 off the block
Factory super six intake w/adapter for a 350cfm holley 2bbl
Cheap chinese crap exhaust manifold attached to 2.25 full exhaust
do no recall the cam specifics, but it idled smooth as silk
904 stock transmission
4.10 rear when it ran the 14.7, mid 15s with 3.55s

Drove it all over San Antonio when it had the 3.55s. Lots of fun on the road. People always thought it was V8. I never told otherwise. Really wish I still had the car. I, no doubt, left a lot on the table power-wise, but it was a great daily driver.

You really need to check out slantsix.org if you haven't found it yet.

sb