Hey guys,
So I blew a head gasket tonight (white smoke billowing out of the passenger side exhaust pipe). The engine is (as far as I have been told) a stock bottom end recently rebuilt. I have a "mild cam", Edelbrock Performer (not RPM) and a Holly 670 DP. I also have Doug's headers and a full MSD ignition system. It's mated to a 904 with a shift kit and a few other upgrades (steels and clutches). It's always been a pretty snappy car and, not withstanding the smoke, still drives real well. I have a set of EQ heads on the shelf ready to go with a little bowl work and some mild port work. I also have a set of Crower 1.6 roller rockers. I don't want to dig into the bottom end of the engine yet because the budget doesn't allow it right now and there's nothing to indicate I absolutely have to right now. I am wondering what I would end up with for compression with just the EQ head swap and .039 head gaskets (suggestions more than welcome!). Also, what would be a good cam for this set up? The car is a street car, and I want to maintain drivability. I need a torque converter as well (I was thinking 2500 RPM) so while we're at it, bring on the suggestions in that department as well! I will be swapping the Performer for an Air Gap because my Performer won't bolt to the EQ's. Thanks in advance for all your input. It's greatly appreciated!
JE
So I blew a head gasket tonight (white smoke billowing out of the passenger side exhaust pipe). The engine is (as far as I have been told) a stock bottom end recently rebuilt. I have a "mild cam", Edelbrock Performer (not RPM) and a Holly 670 DP. I also have Doug's headers and a full MSD ignition system. It's mated to a 904 with a shift kit and a few other upgrades (steels and clutches). It's always been a pretty snappy car and, not withstanding the smoke, still drives real well. I have a set of EQ heads on the shelf ready to go with a little bowl work and some mild port work. I also have a set of Crower 1.6 roller rockers. I don't want to dig into the bottom end of the engine yet because the budget doesn't allow it right now and there's nothing to indicate I absolutely have to right now. I am wondering what I would end up with for compression with just the EQ head swap and .039 head gaskets (suggestions more than welcome!). Also, what would be a good cam for this set up? The car is a street car, and I want to maintain drivability. I need a torque converter as well (I was thinking 2500 RPM) so while we're at it, bring on the suggestions in that department as well! I will be swapping the Performer for an Air Gap because my Performer won't bolt to the EQ's. Thanks in advance for all your input. It's greatly appreciated!
JE
