Camshaft Choice
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Norfolk VA
Camshaft Choice
I wish to swap camshafts in my vehicle and have been looking at Lunati's Voodoo Series cams. Here are the two cams I have narrowed it down to.
Adv Dur: 276/284
Dur@.050: 233/241
Lift: 504/525
RPM range: 2200-6400
LSA/ISL: 110/114
Adv Dur:284/292
Dur@.050: 241/249
Lift: 525/546
RPM range: 2,500-6500
LSA/ISL: 110/114
My engine specs
350 ci +.060
10.00:1 compression
TRW forged flat-top pistons with single trough relief (L-82 pistons)
Edelbrock RPM Heads (64cc) (Springs allow up to .575 lift)
Weiand Stealth Dual Plane manifold (Idle-6800 RPM)
Mighty Demon 750 cfm carb
HEI ignition
355 gears
Converter Stall Speed: 2,500 RPM
Cast crank
Which of the two cams are more closely matched with the engine internals I have? I am leaning toward the first. Looking for mid range power-up to 6500rpm (won't rev it that high but will if needed)
Suggestions are welcomed.
Adv Dur: 276/284
Dur@.050: 233/241
Lift: 504/525
RPM range: 2200-6400
LSA/ISL: 110/114
Adv Dur:284/292
Dur@.050: 241/249
Lift: 525/546
RPM range: 2,500-6500
LSA/ISL: 110/114
My engine specs
350 ci +.060
10.00:1 compression
TRW forged flat-top pistons with single trough relief (L-82 pistons)
Edelbrock RPM Heads (64cc) (Springs allow up to .575 lift)
Weiand Stealth Dual Plane manifold (Idle-6800 RPM)
Mighty Demon 750 cfm carb
HEI ignition
355 gears
Converter Stall Speed: 2,500 RPM
Cast crank
Which of the two cams are more closely matched with the engine internals I have? I am leaning toward the first. Looking for mid range power-up to 6500rpm (won't rev it that high but will if needed)
Suggestions are welcomed.
Last edited by Oldguard 7; May 18, 2009 at 08:29 PM. Reason: finally got it right
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
I would tend to agree with you on this. I ran a 248 @ .050 cam with a .525 in a 350 and it was a little soggy on the bottom end. I also had 3.70 gears and a stick. With an auto I would imagine it would be even doggier on the bottom end. The first one is going to be hairy enough with that combo.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Austin TX
With 10:1, auto, and 3.55's, I'd lean toward something in the 230 @ .050 range.
If you're running headers and good exhaust system with those good heads, I'm no fan of dual pattern cams.
More here:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showth...e+dual+pattern
If you're running headers and good exhaust system with those good heads, I'm no fan of dual pattern cams.
More here:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showth...e+dual+pattern
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,348
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From: Seattle Area WA
I think you are too large on the cam, I'd drop it down a bit. Maybe something like an Engle EP-46Hyd, 277/277-230/230 @ .050 with .489" lift. Rated for 2,000-6,000 RPM power band. Maybe have it ground on a 112 LSA.
Last edited by Scott Marzahl; May 19, 2009 at 11:11 AM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,337
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From: Norfolk VA
Adv Dur: 268/276
Dur @.050: 227/233
Lift: 489/.504
LSA/ICL: 110/106
RPM Range: 1800-6200
Seems Closer to the power range I perfer and leaves a little (although very little) on the table with the components I have.
