I currently own a '69 Javelin with original 232. The head has been milled .060, bronze valve guides, 3-angle valve job,Crane cam: 484 int, 512exh., 216/228 dur. @.050,Offy 4bbl. manifold, Holley 390 4bbl., and Clfford headers. The car runs well, though needs help with original rear gearing.
I have a '73 258 short block which I intended to rebuild and swap on the head, cam, intake and headers so that I can up-grade my trans choices. I would like to make this a screamer and am looking for advice from anyone who has done a similar project.
Should I stay with this cam (only about 2000 miles) or is there a better one? Would a 500 CFM Road Deamon Jr. be a better carb? Would a port & polish of the head produce anything noticable? I read that putting the '69 head on the '73 motor would require a "top-oiler" modification - yes,no? I'm waffeling between a Torque Command with a converter & a shift kit or, a T-5 swap. Any input on the above or other new ideas would be greatly appreciated.
