This thread is a microcosm of why the HAMB has*****ed in recent years. Ask a simple question, get an answer that is totally off the radar. How do I build a high torque small block? Put a big block in it. How do I soup up my flathead? Put a small block Chevy in it. Best way to spray laquer? Use base/clear... it just goes on and on. Back to the OP's original question. Here's a link to a great video. 383 Chevy v. 383 Mopar using nothing but stock heads. Though the Mopar's torque curve (or lack thereof, that's a flat line) is impressive, I post this for the 383 Chevy build to keep it relevant to the OP. Stroker crank, Vortec heads, relatively mild cam, 9:1 compression and a basic aluminum intake, 4 bbl and HEI... this is a street engine all day. It produces 400 ft/lbs. and up from 3000 RPM. If you need more torque than that to pull something, you shouldn't be doing it with an '86 1500 series Suburban.
ft/lbs. and up from 3000 RPM. If you need more torque than that to pull something, you shouldn't be doing it with an'86 1500 series Suburban. -'57 Joe WELL there is this house i would like to move. All joking aside, I pretty much made up my mind which way i'm going. And if folks will read early in post i said i also need a motor for my 59 el camino.. I stick with what works. Many thanks to all that posted.although some of you would not post anything about what cam to use, and i understand that.But i really would like some cam ideas as for making low end torque. again many thanks to all that had something informative to say about my question. B A King
I like Comp 250*-260* XE for low end torque in a mild SBC. Good gas mileage too. 21 mpg in '32 (avatar) http://www.compcams.com/v002/Pages/385/XE250H-10.aspx
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