427 SBC build for TQ in a truck - Page 3

BTCurp · 01-13-2019, 01:38 AM

Those things were in a previous post. Stock L29 heads, stock bore and stroke 454, 9.5:1 compression.

I think it would run well and I would love it, should hit my power goals, but could be just a tad on the big side for a tow rig. 95% of the time it will be my daily driver though. I think for the towing I'll do, 5K - 7K pounds, it won't be TOO radical.

Rapidray · 01-13-2019, 10:47 AM

The Lunati cam is to much for your application and build. It will kill off quite a bit of low end 1500-2500 rpm torque which is what you need for your real application and the idle will be a little rough. If you are smart you will stay with a cam spec. like the two I previously gave you and save some money on the cam itself.

Look if you are trying to have a cool little run around town jeep that will get sideways as fast as forward when you nail it, this 454 will do that easy and a nice dual exhaust and muffler choice will give it all the cool sounds you need.

Don't overthink this project. Just make some decisions and GET STARTED.

BTCurp · 01-13-2019, 02:46 PM

I looked back, but didn't see any cam suggestions, just those flowtek heads and such

Rapidray · 01-13-2019, 04:38 PM

Sorry, that was on another 454 towing post.

Cams were a Comp CL11-412-8 (HR266-12 grind) -210/220 - .485" lift

Crane 168721 - 214/220 duration

01-13-2019, 01:38 AM	#31
BTCurp Junior Member Pre-Staged Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 76	Re: 427 SBC build for TQ in a truck Those things were in a previous post. Stock L29 heads, stock bore and stroke 454, 9.5:1 compression. I think it would run well and I would love it, should hit my power goals, but could be just a tad on the big side for a tow rig. 95% of the time it will be my daily driver though. I think for the towing I'll do, 5K - 7K pounds, it won't be TOO radical.

01-13-2019, 10:47 AM	#32
Rapidray Senior Member Smoked another BBC Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,214	Re: 427 SBC build for TQ in a truck The Lunati cam is to much for your application and build. It will kill off quite a bit of low end 1500-2500 rpm torque which is what you need for your real application and the idle will be a little rough. If you are smart you will stay with a cam spec. like the two I previously gave you and save some money on the cam itself. Look if you are trying to have a cool little run around town jeep that will get sideways as fast as forward when you nail it, this 454 will do that easy and a nice dual exhaust and muffler choice will give it all the cool sounds you need. Don't overthink this project. Just make some decisions and GET STARTED.

01-13-2019, 02:46 PM	#33
BTCurp Junior Member Pre-Staged Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 76	Re: 427 SBC build for TQ in a truck I looked back, but didn't see any cam suggestions, just those flowtek heads and such

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01-13-2019, 04:38 PM	#34
Rapidray Senior Member Smoked another BBC Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,214	Sorry, that was on another 454 towing post. Cams were a Comp CL11-412-8 (HR266-12 grind) -210/220 - .485" lift Crane 168721 - 214/220 duration