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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Basic 355 combo
« on: March 29, 2018, 08:33:17 AM »OPA1:That combo is very close to mine too. Any reason for running the 110 lsa other than a wider power curve? I've done some reading about using zoomies with gas/carb. I came up with mixed thoughts on it.
This is a copy of a posting I answered from just a few weeks ago:
Last year [2016 and 2017] we ran a 355 S.B.Chevy in a 175" WB Front engine dragster.
33" tall tires, 4.11 gear and Powerglide NO Trans Break. Leaving off idle.
Engine was very basic. 10 to 1 compression and un-ported 461 castings.
Enderle stacks on alcohol.
Camshaft was a Engle Flat Tappet Solid. 247*/252* on a 110* lobe separation.
Car ran 5.64 @ 122 MPH in the 1/8
It was assembled as a stepping stone from a Jr Dragster for our youngest son.
We had a ball racing it and won several local races.
If you use the cylinder heads that you own, your lower compression ratio will let you use cheaper gas.
Brings the cost of racing down and the fun up.
Matt Shaff
Pro-Formance Specialties
585-288-1499
Using the performer rpm's will kick some of the dcr out but, it would be pump gas friendly. The aluminum would stay cooler too.