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More street torque: Part 2 cam and head selection

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As my last thread ended; I accepted delivery of Scat 408 stroker kit for 79 Ranchero (4000 lb) with FMX auto. I am looking for a fun, torquey ride that I may drag race on occasion. Car is used at higher altitude ( @ 6000 ft above sea level) and will not see alot of high RPM stuff. I was planning to use stock torque converter but since i have the engine out I could change if needed.

I am about to select heads and cam. I spoke with Comp Cams tech support today. The rep I spoke with suggested their .519/.523 lift 274/286 duration hydraulic flat tappet cam. I am looking to keep CR down a little bit so was looking at RHS 64cc aluminum head. I have seen a few threads that suggest a 408 should have min of 210cc intake runners. Comp's tech rep suggested that I'd like their 180cc int head better for my application, since I'm interested in a torquey medium RPM engine. I'd like to hear some of your thoughts.
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