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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 11:15 PM
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Default Blueprint engine Roller cam distributor gear
Getting a blueprint engine 355 long block planning on using my 1973 electronic converter distributor

Realize i need a new distributor gear for the roller cam any recommendations?

Also the heads have angled plugs any header recommendations?

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Old Apr 18, 2022 | 07:00 AM
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Installed a Howard's roller cam in my 383. Both Howard's and Comp recommend a melonized gear. Comp cams sells them. Easy swap.
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what roller cam? ask the people who made the cam.
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Yes...ask Blueprint what brand of cam they use and what gear to use.
Hard to believe they would sell an engine and not tell you what gear to use.

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Thanks any recommendations for headers w/angled spark plugs
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