Originally Posted By cjskotni
Without looking up the card the engine machine shop gave me here is what I have:

1973 400 with 440Source 499 (4.15") stroker kit - block decked .010"
flat pistons, 4.375" bore (35 over)
Eddy RPM aluminum heads 88cc chambers
Fel Pro .055" head gaskets
Comp cams 21-223-4
Base timing is 16*, total is 34*

According to the calculator, my dynamic compression ratio is 8.51:1.

I need to increase the ABDC number to get my DCR down a bit.

Would this be a cam "the range" that would get me down where I need to be for pump premium but also leave me a docile motor that pulls enough vacuum to operate the HVAC box and power brakes consistently?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-23-711-9/overview/make/dodge

Or something like this:
http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=4644&gid=365

Using my very limited cam knowledge this computes to a ABDC value of 66 (Comp Cam) which drops my DCR to 8.13:1 which might give me a better margin with the pump gas? However would this be too much cam for my needs and drivetrain? I am not necessarily going to go for this exact cam but something close to these specs...


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So no opinions on the cam's I threw out there? I see Lunati has roller cam/lifter sets for around $750 which is pretty dern cheap. Are these any good for a street (no more than 5500-6000RPMs) motor?

The super fat head gaskets are like $300 bucks a set. I think I'd rather save the $$ towards the new cam/rollers tbh. I know I can get the motor to run on 93 pump gas without having to sacrifice timing or compression.


What is your exhaust system specs to work with? Headers (specs), manifolds, HP manifolds?

What specific carb and intake manifold do you have to work with?

What gear ratio and torque converter do you have?

You have had success with this flat tappet cam and not had it go flat. So how about saving a bunch of money and sticking with a hydraulic flat tappet?