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Re: Help with custom cam for 418 LA stroker [Re: Streetwize] #889677
12/28/10 02:30 PM
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Thanks streetwise, before I pull the trigger I probably will give bullet a call. Just want to ingest as much info as I can first.

Re: Help with custom cam for 418 LA stroker [Re: Fishmarket] #889678
12/28/10 02:48 PM
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Make that call for a custom grind , takes all the guess work out of it................while were all bench racing here's my two cents

Int lobe 3018/Ex lobe 3038/110 lobe sep..........12:1 & over then maybe consider the 3039 lobe.

Go make that call.

Re: Help with custom cam for 418 LA stroker [Re: Fishmarket] #889679
12/28/10 03:13 PM
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My cam is the identical one Steve used in his build. I believe that 236 exh dur. is a typo. It should be 242. I don't have any dyno numbers. I do shift at 6400. I'm assuming my peak is around 6000. The XFI is one of comps most aggressive grinds. It was designed for the long stroke of stroker motors. They also claim it is easier on the valvetrain-especially with valve closing. I wish I had gone with their bigger 242/248 cam. I forget the total specs on it, but it seemed to be much more aggressive when I plugged it into the calculator. I would have liked to have another point of compression to run it.
That 236 is a decent cam. I have run a 6.80 1/8 mile with it and a 1.44 60 ft. This indicates I'm falling off on the top end given my 10.91 best. I'm assuming this is due to my fuel issues and not the cam. I do think wize is right about the duration. I think a 24x cam is right on the money for a 418 street/strip cam.


10.56 at 125.6, with a 1.43 60 ft. E85, Hyd. Roller 410 magnum,full exhaust, 3500 race weight.
Re: Help with custom cam for 418 LA stroker [Re: Streetwize] #889680
12/28/10 03:25 PM
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FWIW...when you undercam a serious torque street stroker with a 4 speed you will have a very hard time getting and keeping it hooked on street tires...that's why I say it's important to get the torque curve where it'll do you the most good (ie, propelling the car) . Steve's 236/236 example would be perfect for a 3200-3400 stall automatic car but I'm thinking a 4 speed cuda with 4.10's would spin and spin and give up maybe 30-40hp up top once it did get hooked up.




This also correlates with my real world testing in my motor. I run a 8" ATI converter with a 4400 stall. The truck is an`animal down low.(even with my actual 9.9 compr) I've spent a lot of time and money trying to get it to hook. I even spun on my 1.44! Honestly, I'd trade some TQ for some more HP. The thing rips on the street, but I'd rather ET better.
Tom


10.56 at 125.6, with a 1.43 60 ft. E85, Hyd. Roller 410 magnum,full exhaust, 3500 race weight.
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