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is this cam right for me?

Posted By: G code Jockey

is this cam right for me? - 10/07/16 11:37 PM

to start off this is my first post. i have just started the long road to build a nice 440 powered gen 3 single cab Dakota. i recently acquired a base machined block and forged crank along with a bunch of other speed parts. included was a comp cams 21-672-4 cam. the block has a .060 overbore and a forged crank. i also got a new set of edelbrock performer rpm 84cc heads to go with it. my intentions from the start are to build a hot street truck that will be driven to the drag strip every so often. it will have a 727 with an 8 3/4 rear end. so back to my question, is this cam to aggressive for a street vehicle. i know virtually nothing about cam specs and am trying to learn. if you guys need more info i will be happy to provide it. thanks
Posted By: krautrock

Re: is this cam right for me? - 10/07/16 11:43 PM

looks like this is your cam.
http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=719&sb=2

gonna need alot of compression, alot of gear and and a loose stall converter.
Posted By: fast68plymouth

Re: is this cam right for me? - 10/08/16 12:14 AM

Comps version of the MP 509 cam.

If your build will include something like headers, 3.91 gears, and at least a 10"(3500 stall) converter...... It will be fine.
I'd recommend a Performer RPM intake and a carb with 4-corner idle.
Posted By: G code Jockey

Re: is this cam right for me? - 10/08/16 12:25 AM

absolutely headers and that was the gear i was thinking of as opposed to a 4.10 or deeper. would flat tops provide enough compression or is more needed. please forgive the greeny questions.
Posted By: fast68plymouth

Re: is this cam right for me? - 10/08/16 05:21 AM

As long as it's an honest 9.5:1 or higher you should be fine.
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