Need Help on a Stock Eliminator Motor Builder

[Dwight Southerland]

"Back in the day", Herman Chapman from CO built a '59 Chev 348-250 for SS. I'm not sure how much he campaigned the car, but it was reasonably competitive right out of the box.

Adrian, IMHO the 250 engine is worth considering over the 305. The camshaft specs are not significant with the current lifter-valve spring technology. You will have to determine if the difference in compression and the intake-carb is worth 55 hp. The AFB on the 305 will only flow around 575 cfm (unless you can get NHRA to allow an aftermarket Carter or Edelbrock replacement). Finding the preferred 3780540 intake is possibly an expensive endeavor unless you already have one. The more common 3770083 is easier to find, but it is PG only (if NHRA cares or anyone on NHRA's staff can figure that out).

[Alan Nyhus]

Here's a link to some pics and history on Herman's '59 348/250 SS/NA:
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads...stocker.24119/

The 348/250 is hands down the best 348 combo, IMO. -Al

[ss wannabee]

Sad that the car ended up that way...Wonder where the stock frame went? No, I don't
need one!

I've never seen a W-motor SS car....but would imagine there were a few in the late
'60's...when the Super Stock class was introduced....probably mostly '09 cars....

But a 348-car built during that time frame...Wow! I'm sure Herman caught an earful
building that piece....

Is he still around?

[ss wannabee]

Looks like an older build....maybe the car was kickin' around the shop for some
time....I see that he let his Keystone wheels go...he always ran those!