|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: Dodge]
#274449
04/02/09 09:59 PM
04/02/09 09:59 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,124
Hunt Valley, Maryland
1fastrunner
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,124
Hunt Valley, Maryland
|
Quote:
I had a 509 in my 70 Cuda with a 440. It must not of had enough compression. It was a real dog. I put a Comp Cam XE274H and it was like night and day. Very happy. It pulls hard from the bottom rpms to top.
So is this a good choice?
Jim
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: mark7171]
#274452
04/02/09 11:05 PM
04/02/09 11:05 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,179
California
mickm
master
|
master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,179
California
|
Quote:
If a thumping shaft is getting shoved in a mill hole, It better be thick and bumpy.
that's what my wife says, but i don't pay attention to her...
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: mickm]
#274453
04/02/09 11:18 PM
04/02/09 11:18 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,675
Columbia, CT
moper
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 12,675
Columbia, CT
|
XE268 or similar. It works very well from idle up. I think any smaller and you're leaving power on the table for no reason. But I also think the 274 is too much for it.
Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... Now you tell me what you know.
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: Brian Hafliger]
#274456
04/04/09 10:58 AM
04/04/09 10:58 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,124
Hunt Valley, Maryland
1fastrunner
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,124
Hunt Valley, Maryland
|
That rpm range seems a little high for me. As far as the stealth heads, I'm not porting at this time, maybe milling them to get to 10 compression. I have a 4-speed with 3.23 gears, and my rpm range is probably above 1000-3000 for most of my street driving.
Some of the Comp cams I'm looking at are:
256H, 260H, XE262H, 265DEH, 268H, & 275DEH.
I'm not eliminating any other brands or grinds, but these are just from looking at their site.
Jim
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: 1fastrunner]
#274457
04/04/09 11:33 AM
04/04/09 11:33 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,186
Wherever I am.
Junky
master
|
master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,186
Wherever I am.
|
Quote:
That rpm range seems a little high for me. As far as the stealth heads, I'm not porting at this time, maybe milling them to get to 10 compression. I have a 4-speed with 3.23 gears, and my rpm range is probably above 1000-3000 for most of my street driving.
Some of the Comp cams I'm looking at are:
256H, 260H, XE262H, 265DEH, 268H, & 275DEH.
I'm not eliminating any other brands or grinds, but these are just from looking at their site.
Jim
I run the XE262H in my 383, which is slightly "bigger" than the stock magnum cam. It performs very well for the street. With 275/60/15 on the rear, a 727 and 3.73 gears I can blow the tires off from an idle, from a stop. So, I'd think the XE268H would work about the same in a 440 as the XE262H in my 383... The 262 gives my 383 a nice noticeable muscle car idle.
The XE274H cam may work good for you too if your compression is at least a true 9 to 1.  
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: Junky]
#274458
04/04/09 01:24 PM
04/04/09 01:24 PM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Dont overlook the Lunati Voodoo cams. Cam's have come a long way in 40 years. And the 509 is a great cam still. But its not a nice street cam!The .475/.494 would be a great choice for your combo. It's low duration. Keeps the pressure and vacuum up. It doesnt need alot of gear either. I have it in my 72 New Yorker with 373's and i'll tell ya. It aint your grandpa's New Yorker! Great street cam!!!! 
Last edited by Superbeebaby; 04/04/09 01:31 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
#274459
04/04/09 10:27 PM
04/04/09 10:27 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 16,123
Grand Haven, MI
patrick
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 16,123
Grand Haven, MI
|
I'd look at the voodoo 60303, 60304, or comp XE275HL
1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD
1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod **SOLD!***
2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T
2017 Grand Cherokee Overland
2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)
|
|
|
Re: Please, Help me pick a cam
[Re: 1fastrunner]
#274460
04/05/09 01:37 AM
04/05/09 01:37 AM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,399
Aurora, Colorado
451Mopar
master
|
master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,399
Aurora, Colorado
|
The Lunati 60303LK 226/234 @ 0.050, 0.494"/0.513" lift, 110 LSA would be a good pick, and it is one of the least expensive cam/Lifter kits at $180. If you are going for more power, the Comp XE275HL cam is really nice, 231/237 @ 0.050", 0.525"/0.525", 110 lsa, and the cam/lifter kit is only $210 from summit racing. The Hughes HEH2832BL3 cam (228/232 @ 0.050", 0.524"/0.540" lift 110 lsa) should give you the torque of the milider Lunati cam and near the HP of the Comp cam, but it is the most expensive at about $270 for cam and lifters. Anyhow thats my
|
|
|
|
|
