Cam Selection?? I know - black magic
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Racer
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From: Hershey Pa
Cam Selection?? I know - black magic
I know this topic has been discussed more than once but here goes. For my 76 coupe.
I'm building from scratch a 350 bored .060 standard crank, Speed Pro .200 domed pistons. Compression will be 10:1 with the 76cc heads I plan on using with 2.02 and 1.6 valves, headers, Air Gap intake and Holley 750. I'm using a TH-350 that has been rebuilt with the B&M race rebuild kit and a shift kit, not sure of the rear gears but I will stay with 235-70-15's on the rear.
I will install an appropriate torque converter, probably around 3000 stall.
I am looking for heavy street performance, this will be a weekend driver only with no track time.
Of course I'd like that lopey idle but also need the low to mid range torque. I won't be running RPM's in the 6k to 7k range.
How bout some ideas on the spec's?
Thanks guys
I'm building from scratch a 350 bored .060 standard crank, Speed Pro .200 domed pistons. Compression will be 10:1 with the 76cc heads I plan on using with 2.02 and 1.6 valves, headers, Air Gap intake and Holley 750. I'm using a TH-350 that has been rebuilt with the B&M race rebuild kit and a shift kit, not sure of the rear gears but I will stay with 235-70-15's on the rear.
I will install an appropriate torque converter, probably around 3000 stall.
I am looking for heavy street performance, this will be a weekend driver only with no track time.
Of course I'd like that lopey idle but also need the low to mid range torque. I won't be running RPM's in the 6k to 7k range.
How bout some ideas on the spec's?
Thanks guys
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From: Sierra Foothills CA
Re: Cam Selection?? I know - black magic (Ganey)
Sounds like you would like Comp Cams XE-268.
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Cam Selection?? I know - black magic (Les)
Started to mention converter. A converter can make up for the lack of low rear gears. Since you don't want to turn 6000+, in which case a lot more cam could be run, a 2400 converter would work fine w/ that cam.
Heel & Toe
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From: Youngstown OH
Re: Cam Selection?? I know - black magic (viperjesse)
I used a little know, solid lifter cam by Comp Cams. It's very similar to the 70-71LT-1 except it has better low end torque. Part #12-309-1. big duration (246 degrees) with .489" lift. Has a nice lopey idle. I am very happy with it. Definatly and upgraded grind to the LT-1 cam. Would work good with your large valves and the rest of your set-up.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: IL
Re: Cam Selection?? I know - black magic (viperjesse)
I think you may want to check your math with this setup. Those .200" doomed pistons may cause clearance issues depending on the cam selected. Also the XE-268 cam is not recommended with this high of compression. I would suggest you find out your gear ratio and tire size and make a call to a cam vendor before going any further. Seems like your using all the race stuff off the bottom of the page. Do you have emission testing in your area yet?
You sure that Air Gap manifold is going to "clear" your stock hood?
You sure that Air Gap manifold is going to "clear" your stock hood?
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