Good afternoon, I just finished reading the entire thread and the more I read the more I think I understand about this fascinating topic and the more questions I have about Stovebolt engines.

I have a '54 850-261 that I want to start on this winter. I spent all of my son's youth working and didn't share time with him. Now we're going to re-work a 51 pickup to take to Reno next year. I want to put one of Tom Langdons Bulldog cams in it, dual Rochester BCs and headers.

If you guys were building this for the street what would the build be comprised of? Porting the head, domed pistons, cam
with solids, and??? This would be my second engine build and I have access to good machine work but don't know what to ask for or be concerned about.

I live outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Do any of you have a similar project going on that I could chat/visit with you about as the project goes along?

Thanks,

Ted #4730

Ted

#4370

'50 Chevy Coupe Deluxe w/ 261
'51 Chevy 3100 P/U 5-window w/ 235