Bumpin up the cam in my 1776 DD

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My transmission is getting a fresh rebuild and I would like to put a bigger cam in my engine while my Daily Driver 65 bug is down. Current engine specs:

1776,AS-41, fullflow, CW crank, stock rods, MAHLE 90.5s, engle w110 cam w/1.25 rockers, AJ Sims 041 heads, 40 x 35.5 valves(no port/polish), dual springs, chromoly retainers, 53cc, 8.0:1 comp., chromoly pushrods, unsure what lifters but they will be replaced, and 40 Dellortos.

I would like to put in a bigger cam that will raise the compression to around 8.5-9.0. Possibly a FK-8? Has anyone had success with a combo like this(FK-8 1776 DD) or with another cam similar. I have bested a 15.7 @ 82 in a 1900 pound(w/driver)65bug on 165s. I would like to see 14s with a cam change. 

My tans is also gettin a 4.12 RP from a previous 4.37 and 3rd & fourth will be closer than before so hopefully that will shave some time as well. What cam and lifters do you reccomend?

[scott s]

 It's a waste of time with unported heads. I, personally, think the K8 is too big for a 1776, too.
 P&P the heads, run a 120 (you can add 1.25 rockers later if you want) and keep CR around 8.5:1.
 Or better yet....add some 94's while you have it apart doint the above work.

[maui]

full port non welded 40x35 heads and 10 to 1 comp and E125 cam with 1.25s  on a 1776 and 48s and tight gears with DOTs should go 13s with practice.

[martin]

That sounds like a nice engine combo for a daily driver. You need to upgrade the whole engine combo if you want more out of it.

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I'm contemplating pulling the heads and doing a mild port job, but I dont want to wreck these heads. IDK, I'll probably leave it the way it is for now. After all, that combo I have is awesome!

[racin jason]

Change the crank to a bigger one, and leave everything else the same.  That'll do the trick.

[Brandon Sinclair]

What kind of exhaust are you running?

I would send your heads out to get ported and have your manifolds match ported and tell your head porter what you need for cc's to run 9:1-run a tight deck and run the 120 or 125 cam with your 1.25 rockers.  A reputable head porter will not wreck your heads they will improve them drastically-plus you can get a good valve job while they are at it and set up your springs for the right coil bind.

[madmike]

W120,Madmike

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What kind of exhaust are you running?

a bugpack "1 5/8 merged.

[Brandon Sinclair]

Definately get those heads ported and talk to your head porter about cam, compression ratio etc..

[ashrafbegg]

125 engle cam with 1.25 ratio rockers !!!

KILLER!!!!!!!!

[superbuggy2165]

At this stage, it look like its about the money you have to spend....
Fair enough, Fact : you definitely won't knock off over a second with just a cam change.

When you can afford it, a bigger crank, as mentioned above will make a huge difference, lovely accelerative torque, no need to port heads, no need to rev like a b*stard.
When you get to that stage, plus a bit more money, then ported heads, then cam change, 120, 125 or fk8, then you will knock a few seconds off your e.t.!
                            Good luck!




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I appreciate all the kind replys. I discussed it with my head porter/engine/trans builder and the 1776 will be left alone to be a back-up motor. I would rather the time and money go into the new engine than the reliable, already-built engine. I'll settle for 15 second timeslips. FOR NOW! MMMWWWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA