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Old 04-30-2004, 07:15 PM
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whats the deal with this

I was checking out a few cams on comp cams website and I noticed they had this new line 4 & 7 swap cams for engines with a 18736542 firing order... whats the deal with this firing order? I assume it can be accomplished by simply changing your wire locations on the cap and running this cam but what is the benefit of it?
Old 04-30-2004, 08:33 PM
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Yes you just have to change the wires. The 4 & 7 swap decreases crank deflection,and providesa a little better induction route. It produces +5-15hp ovr regular sbc firing order.
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You have to change the cam AND the wire order.
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How much more do these cams cost?
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Do a little shopping and find out.
Go to Comp's web site and get a few part numbers, then go to Summit or Jegs or whomever you like to check the prices.
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the cams are approx. the same price. thats kinda neat. I'm looking to do a cam swap in the next month... perhaps I'll try one and report back to you all on it. any little thing for more power...
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