> I was looking for some opinions on an engine combination that I'm about to
>build, and this group seems to have a lot of experience (not to mention
>opinions).
>
> I have a 1985 roller cam block and the money set aside to build my dream
>engine for my Mark I Tiger, but am now down to deciding on components. I would
>like to use as many of the parts that I already have as possible, but am
>willing to buy new if I must. My goal is a reliable engine that will start
>and idle, have horsepower in the mid 300 range normally aspirated, and able to
>take occasional nitrous oxide use. It will be used 90 % street and
>occasionally dragged and/or road raced.
>
> The parts I already have are a Carter AFB 625 Cfm carb, a(n old style)
>Edelbrock torker single plane manifold, and a NOS cheater nitrous system. I
>have a stock open 2.88 rear end and top loader. Believe it or not the above
>gives pretty good performance on a balanced 260 with only a slightly hotter
>than stock cam.
>
> I need to decide on heads (Edelbrock, TFS, or ?), Cam (Motorsport E303 or ?),
>Pistons (forged or hypereutectic) and what else I should spend money on. Has
>anyone had particular success with a certain combination in similar service,
>your input is welcomed!
>
> Thanks for the bandwidth
> Michael McBeth
>
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