Choice for new cam?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Wabasha Mn
That cam isn't that radical.....especially for 427/454.....
Check and set timing correctly and hook the vacuum hose up to full manifold vacuum as stated above......I dont care who put the vacuum lines on......verify that.
Set the timing to 36-38 degrees total......at 3000 rpm or higher.
I think the engine is way out of tune......set the timing correctly first before you make a decision.
Today's cams are better for power but are a bitch to break-in.......I have a 30 year old grind in my 406 and it makes plenty of power....the speed shop wants to sell you parts.
Jebby
Check and set timing correctly and hook the vacuum hose up to full manifold vacuum as stated above......I dont care who put the vacuum lines on......verify that.
Set the timing to 36-38 degrees total......at 3000 rpm or higher.
I think the engine is way out of tune......set the timing correctly first before you make a decision.
Today's cams are better for power but are a bitch to break-in.......I have a 30 year old grind in my 406 and it makes plenty of power....the speed shop wants to sell you parts.
Jebby
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Charlotte NC
I set it at 30 degrees with a plugged vacuum line at 1000 rpm but was missing and running rough. Thanks.
Dr. Detroit
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From: New Braunfels Texas
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Racer
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From: Charlotte NC
Also I have a MSD distributor ,,does that have an effect vs the original mechanical distributor as far as setting timing ?
Last edited by CiCiC3; Feb 20, 2021 at 05:16 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Charlotte NC
I meant pulled off and plugged with something in the hose but I think we mean the same thing. I'll try it at 3000 rpm then and see but I'm thinking that will increase the vacuum advance and show a higher reading. So I might be already in the ball park of that setting now but I'll check it out. Thanks
Also I have a MSD distributor ,,does that have an effect vs the original mechanical distributor as far as setting timing ?
Also I have a MSD distributor ,,does that have an effect vs the original mechanical distributor as far as setting timing ?
