Thread: Supercharged Big Block Chevy Question

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Im currently planning the buildup of a 468ci Big Block Chevy. I have a set of 1966 396 heads, closed chambers (I believe around 96cc combustion chambers) and was wondering if anyone else has used these on a supercharged engine and if they performed well. I am concerned with the small cc heads, and do not know if they will flow enough without actually causing backpressure on the blower.

The block is a 2 bolt main block, and current plans are to stud the mains and run a forged crank/rod/piston setup. Any comments or concerns on this (will be running 10psi at 1:1 drive)

And the last part, does anyone know of a website that is based for building/tuning supercharged engines?

Thanks for any help with this, Jason

The small-chamber 396 heads are better suited to "natural aspiration". Since you are using "supernatural aspiration", If I were you I would use a set of open-chamber 454 heads.

The 454 heads will give you more piston options to suit your newfound compression. Truck 454 heads have thicker castings around the valves for better heat dissipation.