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HEMI cam help?? #1422383
04/20/13 11:46 AM
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Building my first hemi and to the point where i need to pick out my cam and i'm not finding a very good selection to choose from. Do hemis have a unique cam or will any big block cam slide in?

Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: jercars] #1422384
04/20/13 11:56 AM
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Do yourself a favor and go talk to Larry Deimers at Napa..He can help you and it is very close to ya!!

Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: jercars] #1422385
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Building my first hemi and to the point where i need to pick out my cam and i'm not finding a very good selection to choose from. Do hemis have a unique cam or will any big block cam slide in?




You aren't looking then
Big block mopars cam lobes are different plus the front journal on a Hemi is wider.

Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: jercars] #1422386
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Do hemis have a unique cam or will any big block cam slide in?


Yup


Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1422387
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That's what i needed to know. Thanks guys

Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: jercars] #1422388
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slant 6 cam will work too!

Re: HEMI cam help?? [Re: jercars] #1422389
04/20/13 04:55 PM
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Not only are the cams different between HEMI and wedge, but so are the events......BY FAR, if you want your HEMI to run.

Remember, the valve layout calls for unique camshaft requirements.







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