Quote: So does anyone use the MP cam now? And how many of you guys actually used one of these cams in the past, minus those who provided a direct experience (Thanks again). I want opinions from people who have actually used the MP cam, not people who have never used it telling me that its a 30 year old design. Another thing is that not every guy who owns a mopar built their motor perfectly. It's easy for someone to put in the wrong pistons, intake, carb, etc. and blame it on the camshaft.
And if the MP products are so bad, then why are they still manufacturing and selling them? There must be consumers out there who think their products are worth it.
Somebody please tell me a simple issue of why the MP cams are so bad. Is it too much overlap, lift, duration, or was the mopar world tired of MP cams and decided to just go and try other things?
I had the 484(108lsa) in a low squeeze 383,4spd,3:23 A-body. Idle sounded wicked,but drivability sucked! Driving thru a parking lot with long gears and a big cam is a real treat. It's not so much that MP cams suck(though there are QC issues and yes I know plenty of guys that "lost" lobes)just there are MUCH better designs out there now!Why not take advantage of 30 yrs of design improvements?I've got a solid roller now that idles better and pulls harder than that old MP design!Do the research...the cam companies have!
