After throwing quite a few pension dollars at it, with disappointing results, I have given up on my 273 for the '65 Dart bracket car. Picked up a 1979 low mile truck LA 360. The pistons are .088 down but after milling, the heads spec 52cc. Using the Comp Cams camquest program and reading the "360 Dyno proven packages" leaves me totally confused. I need some recomendations for the cam for my 360 engine. 9.2:1 compression, 2.02 and 1.6" valves, stock 1979 iron heads with slight porting, Stock 273 adjustable rockers. 1 5/8" shorty headers, 2900# "A" body, very limited street use, 1/8 mile track, 4.10 and 5.13 gearsets, 28" D.O.T. tires, Torqueflite Patty's 2500 RPM stall convertor, 1965 cable shift 904 trans with manual valve body. Undecided on intake or carb. I really like the idea of a solid cam because it seems that it would be more consistent than a hydraulic. I welcome all opinions and recomendations. LA small blocks are new to me. I know the low compression and 2500 convertor are limiting factors, but that's what I've got. I'd like to keep the redline about 6000 RPM for longevity.
