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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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What cam to run.

I wanted to see what cam everyone is running and if anyone knew of any other companies to call.
I called comp cams and they only reccomended like a 507 lift.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Re: What cam to run.

This is a really vague question.

When choosing a camshaft there are several things to consider

EFI/Carb?
Rear gearing and transmission?
Displacement?
Daily driver/street strip/drag race/autocross?
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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Re: What cam to run.

Ok its for a carb 355 motor with F1-A procharger with 18 lbs of boost. I have a turbo 400 with a 3.42 rear end.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Re: What cam to run.

its not so much about lift as it is about duration. for my build comp cams sent me a 230 duration and 530 lift. 114lsa working amazing right now
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Re: What cam to run.

what heads/intake?

RPM range that blower is able to make 18psi at?

good place to start... www.jonescams.com or http://www.smreperformance.com/smre-...lications.html
http://www.ultradyne.com/

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