Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: mark7171]
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Would an Edelbrock Performer intake work well with this combination?
Yes, Probably a better manifold. Performers are higher rise and have slightly higher torque points. the performer is 4"+'s tall the weiand is like 3 1/2.
I would change the old springs, and seals on the old stock head.
Thanks. That makes me happy, because a performer is what I've got
Seals will be replaced as part of the entire gasket kit I'll be purchasing from summit/440source. Haven't decided on that one yet.
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: Pat_Whalen]
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10/27/09 09:44 PM
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I believe both of us have very different goals for our trucks
I agree. For a 2wd street bruizer of a truck, the whiplash seems like it'd be a good choice. For an off-roader a milder cam is good.
Pat, I'm going to say your stock valve springs are probably going to be okay. This cam is similar in spec to the stock HP cam, and the HP 440's did get different valve springs than stock. However the lift is low and duration is mild. You're not going to get crazy high rpms out of it.
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: PowerWagonDude]
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10/27/09 11:07 PM
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You can get a resto magnum purple stick through Summit for under $180 w/lifters. Travis..
70 GTX project, orig 440-4, 4 spd, track pack, FC7, stripper/street racer special.
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: Neil]
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10/28/09 12:15 AM
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I'm honestly considering the summit 6400. My only reservations are not knowing if my stock valve springs can hold up to it, and not knowing what stall converter I'm running to make sure it's appropriate.
I did take a look at the PAW cam. Seems fairly close in relation to the summit cam. Like I said, without sacrificing drivability, vacuum, and lifespan, would the summit produce the same amount of power just at a slightly higher RPM? I do a lot of highway driving, so I wouldn't mind the 2000-4500 rpm range, but I'd also like to be able to get moving from stop light to stop light, if you know what I mean.
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: phantomx]
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10/28/09 01:21 AM
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Why buy a stock mopar cam grind when there are cams with more modern designs that will perform better?
Get something with a wide lobe seperation angle to keep the idle smooth.
. The resto cam also has a 115deg lsa, so it should idle like...well kinda stock
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
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10/28/09 10:10 AM
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I ran the small Summit cam in my 446 cid. I really haven't had a chance to run it, other that it idles well with open headers in my 86 RC.
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Re: Truck 440 cam selection help...
[Re: phantomx]
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You don't say?
I do, I do... Travis..
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