Hey!
This is not really due anytime soon, but I will hopefully complete my Dodge Dart 1968 with an 1971 340 engine this winter (had a new child so my time-frame got seriously kicked to the curbs :D)
Anyway, this is the high comp engine (10.5:1 if I remember correctly), with 2.02" in/1.88" exhaust valves, forged crank+rods, cast pistons, factory windage tray, etc.
I´m thinking of purchasing some nice hydraulic roller kits for it, to get some better power out of it but still dont have too much struggle with break-ins etc (im still fairly new to old V8 technology).
And since it will be a sort-of tribute to my (thankfully still alive) dad who owned this car in the 80´s, Im thinking of going for a Big Mutha Thumpr cam to make it sound more aggressive.
This will only be used for meets and some strip racing, pretty much a toy car, so I want that rough idle :)
But anyway, I found this kit:
20-603-9 - Thumpr™ Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Camshafts
Its for Chrysler 273-360 1964-2000, and requires 9.5:1 comp and headers which I have, 2800+ stall converter which I will have to buy and install, but what about the intake and gears? I dont really follow what they mean I need to have?
The engine have the stock spreadbore intake, is that enough or do I need a new one?
Also the gears, does it mean I need to get bronze gears for the distributor?
Also, if I read the components list correctly, if I purchase the Complete K-Kit I wont have to machine anything on the engine, it will just fit?
Like the Cam & Lifter Kit CL-Kit says it will require machining, but no notes on the Complete K-Kit.
Or are there better hydraulic roller cams for my engine I can use instead, thats a fit on the stock engine?
How are the specs for that cam for my engine?
Thanks! :)