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The Fixer · 01-17-2005, 10:15 AM

Hey all,
As you know, I have a mildy modified TPI 305 in my '88 SS. It has World Products S/R Torquer 58cc heads with 1.94/1.50 valves, Crane Compucam, roller rockers, and SLP runners and ported plenum. I'm looking to make some more power, and will be acquiring a roller-cam 350 block in the near future. Here are my options -

1. 350, reuse the World heads (after porting) and TPI intake, and get a more agressive cam

2. 350, buy a set of used Vortec heads and rebuild them, get the SDPC Vortec TPI base, more agressive cam, and keep my TPI setup on top

3. 350, buy a set of used Vortecs and rebuild them, more agressive cam, and then bolt on the new Stealthram for Vortec heads that will be coming out shortly.

What will give me the best bang-for-the-buck? I think option 3, but I'm not positive. I'm looking for something in the neighborhood of 375-400 hp.

01-17-2005, 10:15 AM	#1
The Fixer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,047 iTrader: (5)	Serious Engine Combo Question... Hey all, As you know, I have a mildy modified TPI 305 in my '88 SS. It has World Products S/R Torquer 58cc heads with 1.94/1.50 valves, Crane Compucam, roller rockers, and SLP runners and ported plenum. I'm looking to make some more power, and will be acquiring a roller-cam 350 block in the near future. Here are my options - 1. 350, reuse the World heads (after porting) and TPI intake, and get a more agressive cam 2. 350, buy a set of used Vortec heads and rebuild them, get the SDPC Vortec TPI base, more agressive cam, and keep my TPI setup on top 3. 350, buy a set of used Vortecs and rebuild them, more agressive cam, and then bolt on the new Stealthram for Vortec heads that will be coming out shortly. What will give me the best bang-for-the-buck? I think option 3, but I'm not positive. I'm looking for something in the neighborhood of 375-400 hp. __________________ Seeya, Steve R. in North Jersey '16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car! Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...