Cam selection
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Cam selection
I will be running a 350 with 9-9.5 to 1 CR, Meagasquirt II,Lt1 intake, dart iron eagle 165cc heads 2.02 1.60(1.94's still in it though) , hooker 2460's, 3.5 inch single exhaust and 3.42 gears. I currently have a "street stall" in it that stalls around 2000rpm. I may or may not swap the stall for another. What would be the optimal cam for this set up in your opinion? I was thinking the CCXE274. I might consider a roller. I am building a fun car that will see track time and a lot of highway miles. So I would like to get around 22 on the highway. Any and all opinions welcome even if they are highly critical of my set up as of yet or even uneducated. Peace out.
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Two thought come to mind. One is I would opt for the roller cam if possible. It's just better all the way around. 2nd with the 165cc runners the 1.94 valve may do just fine.
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With the Xe274 or any other cam with 230deg intake duration @.050 you would want a 2800stall. A 2000stall will work( the car will drive fine) but it won't "be all it can be".
A 2800 to 3000 stall is just right.
Be sure the high stall converter retaines the lock up converter clutch.
www.converter.cc
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the Dart heads are nice quality casting. These heads really come alive with full porting and new 2.02 valves. go for it.
A 2800 to 3000 stall is just right.
Be sure the high stall converter retaines the lock up converter clutch.
www.converter.cc
http://www.converter.com
the Dart heads are nice quality casting. These heads really come alive with full porting and new 2.02 valves. go for it.
Last edited by F-BIRD'88; Feb 12, 2006 at 02:27 PM.
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