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Hello All, I am returning to stock elmin. after 19 year hiatus. (ran a Ls6 Chevelle in B/SA for 25 years) I plan to build a ZZ6 405 hp from scratch. I am way out of date! I am looking for advice on the cam & ring combo please. I realize some hate crates, but it is affordable to me at this point. Thank you.

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Call Chris Padget at Bullet for his cam recommendation and speak with Keith at Total Seal. I can't remember his last name.

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Didn't IHRA drop Stock and Super Stock a couple years ago? If so, it wouldn't really make sense to build a crate motor if there's nowhere to race it. Am I missing something?

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That's what I thought also.

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I think that he may be looking to race in the local CanAm Stock/Super Stock series.
Also, CM cars are allowed at the NHRA Open being run at Toronto Motorsports Park and Napierville.

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What car is the ZZ6 405 Crate installed at the factory in?

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The ZZ6 405 is an alum headed 350" SB and it was never available in a production car. It was on the list of accepted crate motor engines that can be used.

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I know it's not my money, but it doesn't make much sense to build a car for an obsolete class. Yes you can run some Nat Opens, etc. but if you build a NHRA stocker you can run (or sell Later) anywhere.

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Mike .. get a hold of Jim Wildgoose @ J & J auto in Stoney Creek as he has been a crate motor guy for years and can give you some tips .. 905 6644785

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Gentlemen, Thank you for your expert advice! I am running only the CamAm deal & the Cdn. National Open. If we do lose the crate deal, I can change the heads/intake & run stock. I am planning to build a legal flat top short block. Touring is not cost effective at this point. I appreciate the info!