I just bought a NOS 261 block and head. Block #3837012 and Head #3836850. I know the low compression this combination has and want everybodys opinion on using a custom set of Forged Domed pistons from Venolia. They told me the can make a set to raise my compression to 9:1 whithout milling my block or head. I'm going to bore my block +.060. My next question is camshaft. What is everybody using on a performance build? The Clifford 268 Mechanical or the Patrick's 264 solid lifter camshaft and how are they holding up? I have heard of a Bull Dog camshaft but I cannot find one, are they still avaliable? Has anybody used the finton headers from Patrick's with the Jet Hot finish and how has it held up? Has anybody used the clifford ram flow intake for a 2 or 4 brl carb with like a Holley 390 carb compared to a dual fenton/Offenhauser intake? I have read about quality problems with the Clifford intakes, leaks etc..Any take on that before I spend my money on a intake rather either Finton or Clifford or Offenhauser?
Thanks,
Gary












Thanks,
Gary

Last edited by 37Chevy; 11/16/2009 5:23 PM.