This is all a learning process for me. When I started out, I knew nothing about big block motors. Now I have built one. It began as a motor that would accommodate nitrous and be used primarily as a strip car. The strip closed so the focus changed to a street car without nitrous. Thus the cam profile is not ideal for its current purpose. I am not chasing any numbers or planning to race the car in any class races. Plans changed. Now I want a car that has great street manners and can go fast "enough". I am happy with the initial pulls. The car ran happily to almost 6500 rpms without any mechanical issues. Since I am not comparing myself to others and their performance , it matters not that someone has a faster car with fewer cubes. I know the TQ is going to be a thorn in my side until I change it. My skills as a driver are not going to change much as I will not be taking lessons or going to a driving school. I may only take the car to a race track 5-6 times a year. Yet, while there I want to perform. Will that mean that I need a transbrake VB and tub the rear, nope.
My next decision is what do I do with the cam? Since I am going to be changing the timing cover due to oil leaks, I will have the front of the motor off. The time to decide is now.
Roller cam, solid, Hydraulic? If I change I will connect with Porter racing heads on the recommendation from Holley Sniper forums to get a new camshaft. Once it is together, then I can focus on street manners as well as strip technique and performance.
In short, yes, I am happy with the start of the project. But, hobbies are never done. Much has been learned and still much to be learned, Thanks everyone who has helped along the way.
I hope this answered your questions in a nice way. Rereading it I may have come across annoyed. I am not at all annoyed and appreciate the thoughtful questions. Sorry If my answers seemed in any way cross.
