Old thread, but I did get to listen to my new engine with it's 068 cam over the weekend. I was surprised at how mellow it sounded at idle.
The engine is a 400 bored 0.030 over, flat top pistons, '68 #16 heads mildly ported(approx. 240 on the intake side), 1.65 rockers, stock intake that has been gasket matched. A code correct carburetor was rebuilt by a local guy who frequents the Buick boards. The code correct distributor has been converted to Pertronix. Exhaust are RARE Long Branch manifolds with X-pipe and the mufflers are Spin Techs. Compression ratio= 9.98 I'm running a TH400 with a 10" Continental torque convertor and a 3.36 posi. This is all in a '68 Firebird convertible with an aftermarket cross brace and sub-frame connectors. The car was meant to just have fun with.
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1971 Pontiac Trans Am Cameo White
1968 Firebird 400 coupe, Verdoro Green w/black vinyl top
1968 Firebird 400 convertible, Verdoro Green w/black top
1970 Buick Skylark Custom convertible(driver) Fire Red
1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 Royal Blue
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