ERA Slabside 3018 is underway...

[dacobb]

Hi fin,

You and I are on the same thought process.

As far as originality, it will stop at the block with this one. Modern components are just better than the original stuff.

I might even go fuel injection.

[blykins]

The small Dart Iron Eagle heads do well, and you need something "small" for a 289.

I don't steel abrate in house, so your block has been dropped off to be cleaned up, and your crankshaft was dropped off on Friday to be ground.

I quoted you a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and if you want modern internals, then I would go with a hydraulic roller. The Dart heads are setup with true guideplate/rocker studs so it's easier to go with more lift, instead of having to slot factory heads.

IMO, EFI detracts from the nostalgia of the build, but beauty is in the eye.....

If you go that route, I would do a throttle body system that would bolt onto the Blue Thunder intake and be hidden by an air cleaner, so that it won't look out of place. That's also another reason to go with a hydraulic roller, because the EFI stuff doesn't always fire up on the first lick.....and if that happens, then the camshaft could be wiped out.

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by blykins

The small Dart Iron Eagle heads do well, and you need something "small" for a 289.

I don't steel abrate in house, so your block has been dropped off to be cleaned up, and your crankshaft was dropped off on Friday to be ground.

I quoted you a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and if you want modern internals, then I would go with a hydraulic roller. The Dart heads are setup with true guideplate/rocker studs so it's easier to go with more lift, instead of having to slot factory heads.

IMO, EFI detracts from the nostalgia of the build, but beauty is in the eye.....

If you go that route, I would do a throttle body system that would bolt onto the Blue Thunder intake and be hidden by an air cleaner, so that it won't look out of place. That's also another reason to go with a hydraulic roller, because the EFI stuff doesn't always fire up on the first lick.....and if that happens, then the camshaft could be wiped out.

all good points. I'll think about EFI/throttle body for a bit before making a final decision.

definitely let's go with a hydraulic roller set up.

Send me a pic of that block when you get it back.