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Old 02-27-2020, 09:26 AM   #11
3767
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Join Date: Aug 2019
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Re: Building a Vortec 350, am I doing it right?

Since u have a roller block the roller cam u picked will do just fine for the intended needs u have. The roller tip rockers are not as good as full rollers but it’s about staying/being n a budget. If u can save up for the full roller u will b happier n the end. U don’t need studs n the bottom end. Standard head and main bolts will b fine. Studs are needed in racing applications. Plenty of guys using bolts on the drag strip and there motors hold up so u will b fine as well. If u go studs, u will have to have the block line bored.look not decking the block. This will give a true flat surface and raise your compression. Surface the bottom of the heads just to give a flat and true sealing surface once u install it. Since u are going with screw n studs for the heads, go 7/16. This is a lot better than the standard 3/8 with minimum cost difference.your compression is right for the street and cam. All u need for an oil pump is standard volume and optional high pressure. With a high pressure pump, u will c close to 60 psi at idle. This style of pump was used on a 70 Camaro and it’s been around along time. Again this is an option but not a necessity. Invest in .080 push rods over the standard .060. Ditch the China intake and get either an edelbrock rpm or Holley manifold. U won’t need the air gap. Either 1 used will do better than the pro product 1. Just some food for thought. Good luck n your build, let everyone know how it all turns out.
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