What is the best bang for my buck?

pjfouts · 04-24-2024, 10:12 AM

Hey all,

I have a 66 Chevelle Malibu with a 283 SBC, powerglide, and 12 bolt. I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense to upgrade to go faster. I’m
Not trying to set the world on fire, just trying to pick up 2 tenths or so. Below is what I have that I know of and wanted to get some thoughts here from people who have seen increased speed in their combos.

I went 11.80 this past weekend for reference at 800’ but 15mph head wind

Engine
283 SBC
520 cast number heads (brand new not sure who machined them)
Scorpion rocker arms 1.6/1.7
Comp cam push rods 8.000 .080
Bullet cam
Crower lifters
Dart block

Carb
4GC completely redone by DeanO

Transmission
Power glide
2.18 low gear
A1 7” converter

Rear end
12 bolt
5.86 gear (I think!)

Other items
Drum brakes
#3465 with me in it

04-24-2024, 10:12 AM	#1
pjfouts Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 38 Likes: 2 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	What is the best bang for my buck? Hey all, I have a 66 Chevelle Malibu with a 283 SBC, powerglide, and 12 bolt. I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense to upgrade to go faster. I’m Not trying to set the world on fire, just trying to pick up 2 tenths or so. Below is what I have that I know of and wanted to get some thoughts here from people who have seen increased speed in their combos. I went 11.80 this past weekend for reference at 800’ but 15mph head wind Engine 283 SBC 520 cast number heads (brand new not sure who machined them) Scorpion rocker arms 1.6/1.7 Comp cam push rods 8.000 .080 Bullet cam Crower lifters Dart block Carb 4GC completely redone by DeanO Transmission Power glide 2.18 low gear A1 7” converter Rear end 12 bolt 5.86 gear (I think!) Other items Drum brakes #3465 with me in it