Best BBC super stock combo?

bert powell · 08-02-2011, 08:42 AM

Looking to build a spare engine for my 84 GT Camaro. Currently run the 402/340 engine. Have many of the parts, just would like to know what everyone thinks is the best factored BBC? Is it the flat top oval port 454 or is the 402 still good? Thanks!

Robert Simpson · 08-02-2011, 01:59 PM

I would think the later model 74-76? 454 like Grossi and Johns run would be very good.

bert powell · 08-03-2011, 09:00 AM

Yea Robert, I like that combo also. It is a peanut port head flat top 454. It was rated 325 initially but is now at 340?? Nice thing about it is a cam and head change gets you to the 370 hp engine which is a good one. My friend, who knows this stuff, still likes the 402 so I wanted to get others ideas.

08-02-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Best BBC super stock combo? Looking to build a spare engine for my 84 GT Camaro. Currently run the 402/340 engine. Have many of the parts, just would like to know what everyone thinks is the best factored BBC? Is it the flat top oval port 454 or is the 402 still good? Thanks!

08-02-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best BBC super stock combo? I would think the later model 74-76? 454 like Grossi and Johns run would be very good.

08-03-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
bert powell Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 243 Likes: 36 Liked 34 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Best BBC super stock combo? Yea Robert, I like that combo also. It is a peanut port head flat top 454. It was rated 325 initially but is now at 340?? Nice thing about it is a cam and head change gets you to the 370 hp engine which is a good one. My friend, who knows this stuff, still likes the 402 so I wanted to get others ideas.