That’s what I mentioned to him (the mechanic) then... and really the extra 250 (at most) for a new cam wouldn't have broke the bank then... long story short I honestly believe he didn't think it would have been an issue, and there was a lot of "extra stress" that was making the build as prompt as possible, he was well aware of it from my "venting" (the joys of family swooping in at the last to try and "be family" before one passes; and check the will for inheritance...) Then there is the issue of her being the only thing I actually own outright and have yet to drive for more than a week or two before something else breaks... the previous owner was a real winner, the list of repairs would take a long time to mention but then again I wanted to have something to learn with, and I believe I'm still learning

Oh well, chalk it up to experience lol best and really the only way to look at it I guess

If only I did not have 3:00 gears in the back I *might* have a semi screaming car, but it is a good cruiser which is at the end of the day more important to me than a speed demon (that is what the crossfire is for =)

I take it that the big block chevy just didn't have it for the short haul over the 302? or was it more of a gearing issue...


May have to look into that Gary, I've gone to Amsoil for a lot of my vehicles (and the ones I'm forced to maintain for legal reasons.......) but there is always room for improvment, I just don't see Amsoil making an oil with a decent level of ZDDP anytime soon... then there is the issues that so many mention about using brand x over brand y...