I have had a shortblock 464 for a couple years now,and laziness,things getting in the way and life issues kept me from moving forward. So now,that I am closing in on retirement in the next year and a half,I must get a car completed and running once again and not just garage ornaments. My objective it to replace my glass fenders with steel units and get this motor up and running and into my 70 car. I will be using some of my Snovertime funds to get the ball rolling. I have a couple questions that hopefully,I can get answers to to move along. First order is to get the block taken to drill the lower holes for the studs for the Stage 2 heads.I will also have to install cam bearings at the same time.This motor has TA 1611B pistons and I have the spec sheet with the specs. The motor was built with a set of Stage 1 TA aluminum heads,had a TA 413 cam with roller rockers. I currently have all the above except the heads. I do,however have a set of TA aluminum Stage 2 Street Eliminator heads (ported work done),an SPX intake and Stage 2 headers There is also a set of multi layer head gaskets as well. I was just wondering if there would be a better choice of a camshaft(this one has low run and mileage time). The car has a TH400 transmission and 3.90 rear gearing.I will need to get a good carburetor and I have a guy who is good at building them. I am making a list of parts I need to get and if there is something I am missing,please chime in..
I wouldn't bother drilling the extra head bolts unless you have huge compression. I'm just under 11:1 with mine and haven't had a single issue after countless 6k plus shifts. The 413 cam isn't a great choice for stage 2 heads but it'll run strong enough and get you going. The spx would not be my first choice either unless you're spinning enough rpm to take advantage of it. If you're not pulling at least 6500 rpm I don't think you'll make up what you're losing at lower rpm.
I also have an SP1 intake as well as a B4B hanging on my wall in the garage.I was told this motor ha 11:1 compression,but I woul believe it's in 10:1 to 10.5:1 area.
Sounds like you have enough to get started. Guessing all the machine work has been done to the block and crank.? Except for drilling and tapping the extra stage 2 head bolt holes. I also hear their not needed. But personally I would like them done.. So all you need is Bearings, Rings, rear main seal, a few more gaskets.. Then build the block? What Rods do you have?
All machine work has been completed (less the drilling of the extra studs). Crank checked and line honed completed.The block needs cam bearings installed and then,I can completely assemble the lower end. I have some multi layer head gaskets as well.Tom Wagner originally built this motor(76 455) for my buddy Kevin, and he sold me the motor. I know the extra holes aren't necessary,but I may get some more work done to get increased compression lter on,so I may as well do it now and get it over with. I'll have to look at my paperwork to see which rods are on the pistons.The pistons are all ringed and I have all gaskets needed as well. I just have to decide on a cam that will work with my set up. I have a 3000 stall converter as well as one from TSP I can use . Would really like to get a mid 11 second street car..
Pat, you are past that already. You remember Renee's car, it was a bone stock 70 short block with some head work, TA intake and Dominator carb, and ran 11.52. She drove that to the track with drag radials, raced and drove it back home. She used to drive it to work also.
