Mikesfreetime

I have my motor just about complete and was curious what Cam people suggest. This is a all original numbers matching car.

Les

You can get a lot of good help with that here but you'll need to provide some info to work with. Basics- intended use for the car, power goals, comp. ratio, what pistons/heads you have (valve to piston clearance is critical), any other engine mods, etc. Then rear gearing, which transmission, tire height, etc. can all come into play.

Mikesfreetime

Everything is total stock, factory pistons, crank, everything. He called and said he generally uses comp cams and that I would need to get there springs and lifters if I went that route so I figured I would ask. I plan on it being a driver, not a drag car by any means

Neil B

I recently worked with Chris Straub on a custom hydraulic roller for my 427/390. He can set you up with something that fits your needs.

http://www.straubtechnologies.com/custom-cams/

CaseyJones

What is wrong with a stock replacement? It seems that is the direction you are taking.

bellaireroad

Agree...I just rebuilt my 427/400 and used the stock cam. Runs great and plenty of power

Easy Mike

Mikesfreetime

I have had a few people say the GM factory replacement have had issues wiping lobes so I decided to stay clear of it for that reason

dugsgms74

If you dont mind going too far from stock and the added expense a nice mild roller is the way to go. No more worrying about what oil to buy, great idle and more power.

Jeff_Keryk

I have the same engine internally (68 L36). I used a modern version of the stock cam from Crane. A little more lift and split duration. Works fine... I think the stock cam is about .480 lift and around 260* advertised duration.
If I do it again I will use a mild roller, as suggested by dugsgms74.

CanadaGrant

I have a bone stock numbers matching 69 L36 427 and had the same dilemma last month. The stock cam was worn and it still had the original nylon timing gear with an inch of play in the chain.... I went with comp cams XE262H which is one step up from stock. It idles like stock and has good vacuum. I used their cam, lifters, springs and also got their pushrods, new rocker arms and a timing set. Dont forget new valve seals while you are in there.
If your going to change the cam, you might as well have a look at the rear seal and oil pan gasket as this would be the perfect time to change them out if you have any leaks. I'm pretty happy with this setup on a stock car.

Mikesfreetime

That s the same setup I decided to go with