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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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Anyone tried this cam?

Found this Melling M-Select Class 1 Camshaft on summit. Advertised Duration 278/288, Lift .420/.443 ....
Brand: Melling Engine Parts
Product Line: Melling M-Select Class 1 Camshafts
Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,000-4,200 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 204
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 214
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 204 int./214 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 278
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 288
Advertised Duration: 278 int./288 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.420 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.443 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.420 int./0.443 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Computer Controlled Compatible: Yes
Performance-minded camshafts for the street.
These Melling M-Select Class 1 camshafts are perfect for any ride. They have good idle quality, low rpm torque, and midrange performance. These cams will work with stock or slightly modified engines with manual or automatic transmissions.

Soooo...anyone have it? Anyone two cents? Thanks...
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Old May 24, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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sounds like the mtc-5. Which 3 people on this board have it.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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could you add a link to this product, ive been looking for a good cam....thanks
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Old May 25, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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I have the same cam in both the 2.8 and 3.4 in my GMC.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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fast355, and? how do you like the cam?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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Doesn't look like an MTC-5 to me.... (those duration nunmbers look a little high). ANyhow, if it IS an MTC-5 (because my memory sucks ballz), I liked it in my 3.4L car. Knocked a half a second off my 1/8 mile run, adn I picked up 4 mph. (That cam can take a LOT of timing advance).
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Old May 26, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Fbod, that is the MTC-5, ive got it in my 3.4 too, good cam.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Mines going back in this weekend
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