I'm thinking about swapping cams in the Imperial.
Quickie rundown:
5300 lbs dry
255/70-15 tires (29" tall)
3.23 gears
440 engine
Edelbrock heads
iron manifolds (maybe switch to HP pieces)
wonderful 1972 low compression (8:1 if I'm lucky)
a518 transmission (.69 OD)
port fuel injection
The intent is to build a highway cruiser.
In stock form, the engine is sufficient at best. The car will cruise nicely but it's burdened a bit by the 1960s cam laziness.
I will not pull the engine so I'm stuck with the low compression.
So, what kind of cam does this thing need?
I was eyeing the Hughes HEH1019BL but doubt I have the cylinder pressure to make it work well.
Intake Valve Lift 1.5 .461"
Exhaust Valve Lift 1.5 .489"
Intake Duration at .050" 210°
Exhaust Duration at .050" 219°
Lobe Separation Angle 112º
Intake Opening at .050" -4° BTC
Exhaust Opening at .050" 44.5° BBC
Intake Closing at .050" 34° ABC
Exhaust Closing at .050" -5.5° ATC
Min. Suggested Cylinder PSI 150
Sweet Spot RPM IDLE - 4600