1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Rebuild + Details

[TDW]

Why do you guys prefer the electronic ignition over the points type? I use points and never have problems. The Mallory electronic I had broke down on me.

[Thomas]

I did the cam and lifters in a 11.0 to 1 CR 427 in my '69 last winter.

At the recommendation of my performance shop, I went with a set of Comp Cams solid lifters with the oiling hole in the bottom. I think these are the EDM lifters everyone is referring to.

I do not remember the exact number of the Comp Cams cam, but I thinkit is the Extreme Energy series 274S.
I can check if anyone is interested.

I could not be happier with this setup.
I run Sunoco Ultra 94 without any issues.

With a M22 and 4.11's in the rear, the car will spin the tires in any gear and pulls until I run out of nerve and have to back out of the throttle.

I use the stock 499 distributor with a set of Accel performance points and a Blaster Coil.
I have not had any issues running points and the stock distributor since I bought the car in '96.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Guys thank you for all your suggestions,opinions and comments on the engine.
I will definetly run this thread by my engine builder and see what direction i will go with when the engine rebuild starts in a week or so.
I will let everyone know what parts i will go with later on in this thread.

Next is the Transmission.
I was thinking on using a Center Force Clutch package for my M22 with 11" Clutch and 26 Tooth spline.
The one i took out of the car has no identification as to what company the Clutch package was but it did run well.
What are you guys running for your M22 as far as the Clutch assembly goes. I will be going with a new Clutch/Pressure plate/pilot bearing and bushing as it makes sence to have a new unit go along with a rebuilt Motor.
Here are photos of the trans etc...

[XXXGoldL34M20]

one more photo.
Note :: The transmission has the original Muncie shifter and rods.
Yes i know it sucks but it's there and i will leave it alone.
The Hurst assembly is a much better shifter but i kind of got used to the old Muncie and it is nice to have it original. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[CDNL-78]

Hello Danny

My L-78, other then .30 over pistons, has the original compression, and I put in the crane cam, that is the same as factory spec. This would be the same came for the LS6. I love this stick. You can't beat the sound of a solid lifter cam either. After break in this spring, I put about 500 miles on the nova, and re-set them. All was good when I parked it with about 1000 miles of driving this year.
The gas I run locally is 94 octane. I prefer Mohawk gas, I`m not sure if you have them over your way. The timing is where it needs to be, and doesn`t detonate. I`m not sure what the timing is set at, sorry.
Your car, do what you feel is correct for your driving pleasure. I just want to tell you I haven`t had any issues with the compression, and solid lifter stick with local gas. Keep us posted on your final decissions.
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