1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos

SS427 · 05-05-2014, 08:18 AM

What are the best BBC combinations to run in Super Stock for a 1969 Camaro? Thanks

Mike Pearson · 05-05-2014, 11:09 AM

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What are the best BBC combinations to run in Super Stock for a 1969 Camaro? Thanks

Do what ever Alan Wade is doing. That is one bad ride.

Alan Roehrich · 05-05-2014, 11:26 AM

Run the 396/375/400 with aluminum heads. Good solid combination.

SS427 · 05-05-2014, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the help and advise Alan. Are the 840 cylinder heads any good for the 396/375 combo since the rating drops to 390 hp?

Alan Roehrich · 05-05-2014, 07:19 PM

You'll spend a ton on cast iron heads in Super Stock, because Super Stock allows welding. Cast iron is extremely hard to weld, and once welded, hard to port and machine, and even harder to prevent from cracking. Most people will tell you there are two kinds of welded cast iron heads in Super Stock. The ones that have cracked and leak, and the ones that will. There are guys who run heads full of sealer, and drain the water every night at the races, filling it up the next day. It works, and some of them are real fast. But it is a lot of work. You'll spend more money on iron heads. I like iron heads in Stock, but not in Super Stock.

We run the 396/375/400 combination with aluminum heads. Car should be back together in two weeks, barring unforseen circumstances. We've been 9.50 @ 144 MPH, the 4 link was not working at all, and the valve springs were giving up. We're hoping to see decent improvements this time out.

SS427 · 05-05-2014, 07:22 PM

Are you referring to the Edelbrock replacement heads as the aluminum heads? Any recommendations piston brands?

Alan Roehrich · 05-05-2014, 07:26 PM

The Chevrolet "401" head, or the accepted Edelbrock. Same head.

We have CP pistons in the 396. I've had great luck with JE as well.

SS427 · 05-05-2014, 07:28 PM

Once again, thanks for your help!

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,097 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,775 Times in 404 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos Run the 396/375/400 with aluminum heads. Good solid combination. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-05-2014, 07:08 PM	#4
SS427 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 14 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos Thanks for the help and advise Alan. Are the 840 cylinder heads any good for the 396/375 combo since the rating drops to 390 hp?

05-05-2014, 07:19 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,097 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,775 Times in 404 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos You'll spend a ton on cast iron heads in Super Stock, because Super Stock allows welding. Cast iron is extremely hard to weld, and once welded, hard to port and machine, and even harder to prevent from cracking. Most people will tell you there are two kinds of welded cast iron heads in Super Stock. The ones that have cracked and leak, and the ones that will. There are guys who run heads full of sealer, and drain the water every night at the races, filling it up the next day. It works, and some of them are real fast. But it is a lot of work. You'll spend more money on iron heads. I like iron heads in Stock, but not in Super Stock. We run the 396/375/400 combination with aluminum heads. Car should be back together in two weeks, barring unforseen circumstances. We've been 9.50 @ 144 MPH, the 4 link was not working at all, and the valve springs were giving up. We're hoping to see decent improvements this time out. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-05-2014, 07:22 PM	#6
SS427 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 14 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos Are you referring to the Edelbrock replacement heads as the aluminum heads? Any recommendations piston brands?

05-05-2014, 07:26 PM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,097 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,775 Times in 404 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos The Chevrolet "401" head, or the accepted Edelbrock. Same head. We have CP pistons in the 396. I've had great luck with JE as well. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-05-2014, 07:28 PM	#8
SS427 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 14 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1969 Super Stock Camaro BBC Combos Once again, thanks for your help!