[Ace23]

Seems kinda slow around here so I decided to post this in the small block section as it seems to generate more activity. Brent specified a new hydraulic camshaft for my current 427 Windsor and we plan to wait until late summer when the miserable driving weather sets in to peform the swap. Personally I think it will be a great upgrade as my current cam has some serious overlap for a street cam. I really enjoy the higher rpm power but it's pretty dead below 4000K. I am really looking forward to this cam swap but I'm always planning ahead.....spent some serious time in the office this year so far and I want to spend some money on things that allow me to enjoy life a bit more.

As a typical gearhead it is easy to get caught up in the more is better way of thinking but I can't help myself. Looking a bit down the road I know I will want more power. The 2 options I would be willing to look at would be going larger with my current Windsor platform or going to a 385 series. The least expensive route would be to modify my current Windsor platform and I think I could use everything I have but may need a cylinder head upgrade. My cylinder heads are Keith Craft Brodix Trax 1's but I don't know what CC they are....guessing 205 or 210. What type of power can you get out of a 460 size Windsor? I am ordering 3" exhaust for my car and I currently run a 750 QF with choke but would be willing to go to a non-choke version if needed. My only requirements are to run on 93 octane and be able to cruise at 2000-2200rpm or so and it would be great to be able to shift it between 6000-6500. The other option would be to just throw in a mild 385 and have some serious power at any RPM.....it's a 100% street car so the weight isn't going to keep me from winning at the Nurburgring. For the record the fastest Cobra I have driven is Pman's 445 Windsor setup making a bit over 600HP and right at 600TQ and pulling it close to 6500......that car is a beast so as my point of reference I think between 650-700HP and adequate torque would be enough to never want more. Let the flaming begin I want to hear about how plug changes are a bitc* big blocks get hot and I only need 350hp!