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I called three cam manuf. today below is their recommendatins what do you guys think? first here is some info on my engine

BLOCK:
454 cid
compression = 9 to 1

ROCKER ARM ARTIO: 1.7

HEADS:
gm #3909802
oval port, closed
101 cc

INTAKE:
gm# 3947801

CARB:
edelbrock #1910 850 cfm vac. secondaries

EXHAUST:
hooker side pipes w/ glass packs

3.70 gears and stock th350 transmission and torque convertor


HERE ARE THEIR CAM RECOMENDATIONS

CRANE RECOMENDATION

Application Series & Grind Number 103072
Fair idle, moderate perf. usage, good mid-range to upper RPM torque and HP, mild bracket racing, auto trans w/2500+ converter, 3000-3400 cruise RPM, 9.5 to 11.0 comp. ratio advised. Basic RPM 2500-5500 Energizer
282 H08

Cam Specifications

Degrees Duration @ .050 Int./Exh. 226/226
Degrees Advertised Duration Int./Exh. 282/282
Degree Lobe Separation 108
Gross Lift Int./Exh .533/.533

CRANE RECOMENDATION

Application Series & Grind Number 103052
Good idle, daily usage, good mid-range torque and HP, off road, highway towing, fuel efficiency plus performance, 2600-3000 cruise RPM, 8.75 to 10.0 compression ratio advised. Basic RPM 2000-5000 Energizer
272 H10

Cam Specifications

Degrees Duration @ .050 Int./Exh. 216/216
Degrees Advertised Duration Int./Exh. 272/272
Degree Lobe Separation 110
Gross Lift Int./Exh. .515/.515


COMP RECOMENDATION 4X4 XTREME

Application Series & Grind Number 11-235-3 grind 262h

Cam Specifications

Degrees Duration @ .050 Int./Exh. 218/226
Degrees Advertised Duration Int./Exh. 262/270
Degree Lobe Separation 111
Gross Lift Int./Exh .505/.515


COMP RECOMENDATION 4X4 XTREME

Application Series & Grind Number 11-239-3 grind 270h

Cam Specifications

Degrees Duration @ .050 Int./Exh. 226/234
Degrees Advertised Duration Int./Exh. 270/278
Degree Lobe Separation 111
Gross Lift Int./Exh .544/.564


CROWER RECOMENDATION

Application Series & Grind Number 01904 grind 292H

Cam Specifications

Degrees Duration @ .050 Int./Exh. 214/224
Degrees Advertised Duration Int./Exh. 292/302
Degree Lobe Separation 112
Gross Lift Int./Exh. ..503/.529

wacked

I would go with Comp.
I just sold a 79Z with a sb400. I ran a Comp Extrem 294, with a holly 850.
It was a real fast car. :D

Rockn-Roll

I'd go with the Comp Cams 270/278 with the 1.7 rockers. It should be mild enough for the street, but with enough guts to have fun at the track.