Index Racing (Engine Build and Tips/Tricks)

Thanks everyone for all the info!! Much appreciated :)

Okay so definitely sounds like I need to build 318 for faster and do some kind of throttle regulation. (either stop or adjustable cable) Maybe keep the 302 heads and do solid roller camshaft? I have a decent budget to work with. My only problem with putting aluminum heads on a 318 is that the 2.02 intake valve is a little big. Yes it can be done and has been done but it's overkill imo. If I go to J heads then compression drops but I do have a set with 1.88 intake valves.

@BVoelzke I saw deep written on your car. They allow deep staging for instant green when index racing? Deep stage honored for a pro tree for index races?

If you have a decent budget you could run ported eddies and have the intake seats replaced and use smaller valves…1.88 or maybe 1.94? Would of course choke some flow, but nothing like those 302s will. Aluminum would also shave some weight.

You’re gonna want a cam in the higher 230s with 550+ lift. Your gear and tire will put you 6200-6500 through the traps depending on how much you need to kill, is that okay with what you’re planning?