Help me choose a cam
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Drifting
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
Help me choose a cam
I'm having fun with Desktop Dyno. It's so easy to make HP in the program.
But in real life I want a car that still has good street maners. I'm not opposed to the idea of keeping solid lifters adjusted.
I have a 427/390 4 speed. The engine was rebuilt in 1990, so the bottom end is in decent shape.
The mods I am considering are:
-Headers
-Intake and Head porting
-cam
What is the best cam for streetable HP?
Thanks,
~Jay
But in real life I want a car that still has good street maners. I'm not opposed to the idea of keeping solid lifters adjusted.
I have a 427/390 4 speed. The engine was rebuilt in 1990, so the bottom end is in decent shape.
The mods I am considering are:
-Headers
-Intake and Head porting
-cam
What is the best cam for streetable HP?
Thanks,
~Jay
Drifting
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Re: Help me choose a cam (Jay M)
Respectfully suggest you call your favorite cam company, tell 'em what ya got, and what ya want to do......You'll also get lots of good advice here too, but that sometimes only confuses the issue....... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: Help me choose a cam (Jay M)
The rpm range you like to drive is very important when choosing a cam. Don't buy one that requires you to run 4000-7000 rpm's if you only drive in the 2000-5000 rpm range most of the time. Of course matching the cam to your other componants goes without saying.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bay City MI.
Re: Help me choose a cam (Jay M)
I also suggest going to Crane or CompCams web site, tell them what engine you have and they will suggest the best cam. I built my 454 rat motor last winter, and used a Crane powemax dual pattern hydraulic cam, number 296-2. I love the way it drives and the idle is awesome! The power band is 2800 to 6200, but its got plenty down low around 2000. I also went with Crane gold race roller rockers, makes a big difference. Good luck!
