which cam for my 440 build..
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04/24/15 02:23 AM
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I've built a few BB's and SB's over the years and want to try a cam I keep hearing about, good and bad, but was curious if there is something else I could use and get what I'm looking for.
I'd like to try the MP 284/484 cam since I've heard it's a "fender shaker".
This is what I have so far that I plan on using:
440 0.060" over and decked 0.010" KB 237 pistons ~10:1 Holley 870 Street Avenger Stealth heads (untouched) MP ignition
What I plan on getting:
Edelbrock Perf. RPM intake Headers (no particular size/brand yet) Stock rockers (possibly adjustable rollers)
I also have a 292/.509 cam and a XE274 cam/lifter kit sitting around.
I used the .509 cam in the 440 I plan on using in a '69 Charger with 3200 stall, 3.55 gears, RPM heads, Super Comp headers, and it thundered. It was a blast to drive.
The car I'm building is a '67 Belvedere II, 3000 stall, 3.55 gears, manual brakes, purely a fun street car. I planned on re-using the 509 cam originally, but I'm thinking of saving it for something else.
I'm looking for a rough idle, but not a dog. From what I read on other threads the stall/gears/CR I'm using shouldn't be a problem with the 484 cam. I'm not sure how rough the XE274 is and not sure if the 509 is too much even though I don't have power anything...it was fine in my Charger but a few things are slightly different.
Is there something else you guys would use in place of the 484 or would the 509 do what I want with the parts I've selected on using?
Thanks
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Re: which cam for my 440 build..
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04/24/15 04:20 PM
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The 484 cam is dated but still a good stick for a common street car. A friend and I ran one in his 400 powered 69 RoadRunner with a 727 and 3.23 gears. The cam was happy with a stock converter. It was a good all around piece.
There are more modern cams available but I doubt there will be an appreciable difference on a common street car. The cam will talk a little but it's not going to rattle loose screws off the car.
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Re: which cam for my 440 build..
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04/24/15 07:08 PM
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Mopar 484 cam works real good. I used one on a mild 383 and went 11.60's with it.
Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: which cam for my 440 build..
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04/25/15 10:31 AM
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Thanks
I had the XE274 set aside for something else but if it's comparable I might try it. I know the 484 is dated but I am building a "dated" type build...old school. Toss it in, you'll be happy!
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Re: which cam for my 440 build..
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04/28/15 11:16 AM
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