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Re: How do you select the right cam? [Re: quick77rt ] #1104532
11/01/11 12:50 PM
11/01/11 12:50 PM
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all i can say is that you people are getting way too technical.

it was states back in the beginning of the thread that not enough engine info was given to pick a SPECIFIC cam for the motor. why are we getting specific now?

are we breaking this down piece by piece now ?

block,
heads,
valve size,
pistons,
CR,
intake,
carb,
exhaust,
fuel system,
should i keep going ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

not much of this info was given, so no one can't pick out a specific cam. i understand that duration plays a
huge factor in how the cam performs. but your not gonna find a cam that has .680 lift and 205* of duration
at .050. remember, within a given lift, there's gonna be a certain amount of duration for the engine to run at that
performance level. wake up here, your looking too deep.


all i'm saying is that a GENERAL RULE OF THUMB is

.390 to .450 lift = stock

.450 to .500 lift = sweet

.500 to .570 lift = hold on

over .570 = check your shorts


i stand by what i originally said








oh, PS, yea, it was meant to be funny. some of you guys are too serious, life's short, lighten up

Re: How do you select the right cam? [Re: joelson6] #1104533
11/01/11 12:57 PM
11/01/11 12:57 PM
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Quote:

all i can say is that you people are getting way too technical.

it was states back in the beginning of the thread that not enough engine info was given to pick a SPECIFIC cam for the motor. why are we getting specific now?

are we breaking this down piece by piece now ?

block,
heads,
valve size,
pistons,
CR,
intake,
carb,
exhaust,
fuel system,
should i keep going ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

not much of this info was given, so no one can't pick out a specific cam. i understand that duration plays a
huge factor in how the cam performs. but your not gonna find a cam that has .680 lift and 205* of duration
at .050. remember, within a given lift, there's gonna be a certain amount of duration for the engine to run at that
performance level. wake up here, your looking too deep.


all i'm saying is that a GENERAL RULE OF THUMB is

.390 to .450 lift = stock

.450 to .500 lift = sweet

.500 to .570 lift = hold on

over .570 = check your shorts


i stand by what i originally said








oh, PS, yea, it was meant to be funny. some of you guys are too serious, life's short, lighten up


The way I look at general rule of thumb is, it is correct most of the time.
In this case, I agree.

Re: How do you select the right cam? [Re: moparbroz] #1104534
11/01/11 07:06 PM
11/01/11 07:06 PM
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How do you select the right cam?




If you have to ask the question, you have two options: Go and do a bunch of research on your own and pick your own, or ask a professional cam supplier.

Personnally, I would not call the manufacturer.

Re: How do you select the right cam? [Re: BSB67] #1104535
11/01/11 07:36 PM
11/01/11 07:36 PM
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Rittman Ohio
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Just go ask the "experts" on Moparts You will probably only get half a dozen different recommendations from twenty "experts" all telling you that you don't have enough compression,heads are too small,your intake isn't right,etc...
Just but an RV cam from CompCams and slap it in
Gus


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5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box
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Re: How do you select the right cam? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1104536
11/01/11 07:59 PM
11/01/11 07:59 PM
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The Guy ask this "HOW DO YOU SELECT THE "RIGHT" CAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My answer to this is, If you want to select the "RIGHT" cam, then do it "RIGHT"

Otherwize just say this.

"WHAT CAM WILL BE "OK" A REBUILT 440 I'M NOT TO SURE WHATS IN IT!!!!!!!

I would choose an RV & play it safe.


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