Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/07/08 08:36 PM
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The solid I'm considering is the Comp XS274S. Plugging it into the CamQuest program, it showed about 10 more HP @ 500 RPM less, and nearly 40 lb/ft of torque advantage over the XE285HL. Its description says it also requires less compression and converter than the 285, which leads me to believe it would be more streetable. Lets see..... more power, lower in the band, and better streetablility???? Is there anything here that doesn't sound good?
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Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/07/08 08:48 PM
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Run the solid and don't buy into any argument that a hydrualic will work better.Listen to the other posters who have run both and you will soon see why people like them.It is a no brainer.
I didn't say that the hydraulic works better. What I said is to watch the lift ratings and and take the solid lash adjustment into consideration as to final lift. I did say that the 508/509 out performed the 528 and all were degreed. The 557 out performed the 509/508 hands down. Also there are some classes that hydraulics are the rule.
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Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/07/08 09:16 PM
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So, the specs on the XS274S are: 238*&.502 in. / 242*& .510 ex. on a 110*cl. I like the power potential I see, but are there any others I should consider that may offer a little more lift.
I know I shouldn't get hung up in wanting a "big" cam. I don't want to fall into the trap of overcamming. I've come to consider the Mopar grinds outdated compared to other brands that have continually updated their technology.... should I consider one of the Mopar solids?
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Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/07/08 10:55 PM
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I ran a .528 cam in my 318. The car ran mid 13's, I put in a .488/.510 hyd. and it ran high 12's. I won't go back to a solid. Yes the new cam was probably a better fit but I was sick of doing the valve lash.
76 dart 318 runs 12.9o @ 103 mph with 1.78 60ft.
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Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/08/08 12:28 AM
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This is a weekend driver that goes around 2500 miles & sees the strip a few times a year. I think I would adjust the lash once a year in the winter. If I had to do it once more a year.... no big. I enjoy garage time.
I took a look at Mopars solid cam selection. I don't think there's much updated technology there.
Last edited by GEnsrud; 09/08/08 12:36 AM.
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Re: Lets talk Solid vs. Hydraulic cams
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09/08/08 02:03 AM
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I get the idea that Don was saying it's apples to oranges with HYD to SOLID... I've struggled with this too... Since it's a theoretical, on EXACTLY when things happen on a cam anyway. Toooooo many variables. People took the .528 vs .509 as literal when it is only an example... .528 MP vs .509 MP is 112 LSA vs 108 LSA...Now that's apples to walnuts ..Not to put any words in Knowsnothings's mouth but what he was getting at is all things being EQUAL, LSA, Installed ICL, ect... FWIW there are some tremendous HYD cams on the market and should be not dismissed so easily by those who have not run one yet. Cost is a factor as I understand on this build You're going to need adjust-ability somewhere...If you go solid, were is that ADJ going to be? quality rockers are not cheap, I have $500 in my Comp mags on my 383...and cheap rockers are not quality, ask those that have run CATS ... Adj push rods are a special order, again not cheap soooo....
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