Engine advice

I have a 429 in a 52 Vicky with a C6 and 9" w/ Detroit locker............It is presently stock with a Performer 460 and 750 Holley...but I want to warm it up a little ... Just got a narrow rear housing so I can tub it...Can't get more than a street tire on it now....

Here's my questions..........What cam would be good for street/strip ?? Flat tappet or roller ?? What is the biggest valve that I can get in the DOVE-C heads ?? Where's the best place to find power ??

Any advice appreciated...............

I think the best place to find power will be on the exhaust side of your DOVE's. Loose the Performer intake also. If you are on a budget I would stay flat tappet. I would go 2.19 on intake valves.

I have another post about headers............Found some I think will fit with a little massaging.....has cj manifolds now...
Any other suggestions on exhaust ?? I will be putting in larger valves..

I would think a 1.75" exhaust valve would seem to be best, but a lot of guys run a 1.71" and I think it is a more common valve for the big Fords. 13/4" to 17/8" header's with 21/2" to 3" pipes depending on your cam and vechicle weight and your objectives. I run 13/4" headers and 21/2" pipes on my warmed over 429 in a heavy truck to help the low end response and that combination performed very well for me.

What intake are you running ?? Thx

Factory SCJ D2's port matched 750DP. And no the are not the good D2 PI's, LoL

Thx.......... Is the DOOE intake any good ?? Asking because I already have one....Thx again

I think they are very good for mild builds if you don't mild the weight, they also look stock to Chevy knuckleheads.

http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2011/01/01/hmn_feature5.html
I know this intake has been highly modified but, it goes to show the potential of the factory SCJ factory iron.

I have a great Hydraulic Roller cam and lifters that would be perfect. It is used , but just fine !! Give Dick a call @ 630-494-1065 on Thursday or (dragsterdick@comcast.net) By the way, the door hinges are perfect, Thanks !!