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Old 06-12-2006, 02:12 AM
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Default Comp Cams "Nostalgia Plus" N+L79H OR N+30-30H cams?

I've been a little unsure whether to go for an L79 cam or something a little hotter in my 327.

I came across this earlier today and it definately caught my eye. Supposedly they claim to have the sound of the original cam but improved power of modern cam design.

They claim:
"The famous factory camshafts meet the future.

These famous factory camshafts of the past are combined with the latest advanced camshaft technology to give you the sound and excitement of the musclecar era. These Nostalgia Plus cams are specifically designed to capture the essence of the original '60s musclecar, with additional power you can feel in the seat of your pants. The new technology creates awesome response, to give new life to any hot rod
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They have Hydraulic "Nostalgia" versions of the 327/300hp, L79 & 30-30 cams along with a solid 30-30 variant.

From the Comp Cams site: http://www.compcams.com/information/...yID=1143295200

The numbers of the ones I would consider are:

N+L79H :
Duration @ .050 : 229 int./236 exh.
Valve Lift : 0.468 int./0.462 exh.
Lobe Separation : 112
Claimed RPM range 1,800-6,200rpm

For comparison, stock L79 specs: 222 int. & exh. @ .050 / .447 Int. & Exh. lift with 114 Sep. 1800-5800rpm range

N+30-30H :
Duration @ .050 : 239 int./246 exh.
Valve Lift : 0.483 int./0.477 exh. lift
Lobe Separation : 112
Claimed RPM range 2,300-6,500rpm

Even though I listed it, I'm not too much on the N+30-30H being that it would probably be a dog down low with my 3.36 gears.

The N+L79H though looks to be just the ticket for me. I should still have the coolness of having an L79 sound (they claim), but with more duration & lift for a lot more power. I'm assuming from the tighter lobe seperation and identical lower rpm range that I won't take a hit in low end driveability/torque in relation to a "real" L79 cam.

I think I've decided on my cam . Any thoughts or suggestions?

If it matters my 66 is a 327 muncie with 3.36 rear gears. I'll probably be using Trick Flow aluminum heads which will give me 10.3-10.4:1compression. If I decide to go with Dart Iron Eagles instead (not likely though), I'll be running approx 9.35:1.
Old 06-12-2006, 03:10 AM
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New cam Technology?

Go with the LT-1, it is the Holy grail you seek.

That 60's sound is that of forged pistons, and solid cams, nothing compares.

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Old 06-12-2006, 03:20 AM
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I don't think that the LT-1 and 3.36 gear would work very good together. It's a great cam but make it's HP up in the higher RPM's. BUT I could be wrong...

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