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Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. #1386847 02/13/13 12:05 PM 02/13/13 12:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,412 E Central IN N nd65 OP pro stock
nd65 OP pro stock N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,412 E Central IN	Hey all, just wondering who would you recommend to have a custom solid cam made for a 383? Looking for someone I can give the engine/car specs and intentions to and have them pick the cam and built it. Not looking for cam recommendations on this thread. Thanks,

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: nd65] #1386848 02/13/13 12:11 PM 02/13/13 12:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	call Dwayne Porter.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: nd65] #1386849 02/13/13 12:15 PM 02/13/13 12:15 PM
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Dunnuck Racing master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana	I spec my own based on what I have learned on my dyno and at the track. If you want to just make a call and order something Dave Hughes gave me the best grind for a recent shootout I wrote for Mopar Muscle . Keith www.dunnuckracing.com

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: Dunnuck Racing] #1386850 02/13/13 02:03 PM 02/13/13 02:03 PM
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CR8CRSHR master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,530 Nunya CA	Quote: I spec my own based on what I have learned on my dyno and at the track. If you want to just make a call and order something Dave Hughes gave me the best grind for a recent shootout I wrote for Mopar Muscle . Keith Hughes for me too....

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: CR8CRSHR] #1386851 02/13/13 02:19 PM 02/13/13 02:19 PM
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lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	i think i would call several people. one mans poison is another's cup of tea, if you know what i mean. i have a new comp cams 282 magnum with tappets, or a new engle k65 if interested.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: bonefish] #1386852 02/13/13 03:32 PM 02/13/13 03:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: call Dwayne Porter.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: JohnRR] #1386853 02/13/13 03:40 PM 02/13/13 03:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,743 central new york pettyblue440 master
pettyblue440 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,743 central new york	Quote: Quote: call Dwayne Porter.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: pettyblue440] #1386854 02/13/13 04:59 PM 02/13/13 04:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma V Von master
Von master V Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma	1. Porter 2. Tim @ Bullet 3. Engle A little down the list FBO for a Racer Brown.. A long way down the list (Very near the bottom)...Hughes... No need to go past the first two... 72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: Von] #1386855 02/13/13 05:31 PM 02/13/13 05:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana Dunnuck Racing master
Dunnuck Racing master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana	All I will add on this subject is,... A friend and I both had custom grinds done for two very different engines by one of the guys that usually gets put to the front of these posts. And they both came in with very close specs to a top cam companies catalog grinds,but with slight changes. Both of us later switched to ancient technology MP cams and gained power,consistency ,and were much happier. This was when I decided to stop trusting outside" experts" and started studying what really works. And no,I wont name names,as unlike several other people,I'm not out to hurt anybody's business to make a buck myself . My advice would be to talk to someone you know you can trust. Keith www.dunnuckracing.com

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: pettyblue440] #1386856 02/14/13 12:51 AM 02/14/13 12:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Quote: Quote: call Dwayne Porter. Same here as Dwayne Porter speced the solid flat tappet in my 63's 440/493. I have always picked my own cams most of my life for the mild engines I have built and I feel I know cams and engines pretty good since I have been an auto tech all my life since 1973. But it dont matter how good a cam I think I can pick as guys like Dwayne are pro's who do it everyday for a living and there is no way I could spec as good a cam as him or the other pro's that do it all the time from all the combo's specs. Its like porting heads as I have done a fair amount on my iron heads over the years but Dwayne does it everday as a pro and flows the heads when done. So he knows what works and what dont. I always liked doing all my own work but there is just no way a guy like me or any general tech is going to know the nitty gritty the pro's do that do just that for a living everyday. There are some real good people out there that can spec you a cam but I have only used Dwayne Porter and his work was top notch all the way and he is a nice guy to work with. Who ever you decide on let us know as I have Dwayne's info and I am sure others here have the other people's info we can give you. Good luck , Ron Last edited by 383man; 02/14/13 01:02 AM.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: 383man] #1386857 02/14/13 01:17 AM 02/14/13 01:17 AM
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StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	Can't argue with any of the advice I see here. I run an Engle solid, and have been real happy with the customer service (I've called them a few times with questions) as well as the cam itself. LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: StealthWedge67] #1386858 02/14/13 10:00 AM 02/14/13 10:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,412 E Central IN N nd65 OP pro stock
nd65 OP pro stock N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,412 E Central IN	Thanks for the replies guys. Helping a buddy out here, I think I will get a hold of Mr Porter. Thanks again.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: nd65] #1386859 02/14/13 11:49 AM 02/14/13 11:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,892 Weddington, N.C. Streetwize master
Streetwize master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,892 Weddington, N.C.	383's are easy to overcam and in that respect they're more like smallblocks, it's not only the proper lift/duration and seperation angle but also the phasing (particularly the intake closing ABDC). You get the combo right and they but if you overcam (or understall/undergear) them and they just about won't fall out of a tree. Last edited by Streetwize; 02/14/13 11:50 AM. WIZE World's Quickest Diahatsu Rocky (??) 414" Stroker Small block Mopar Powered. 10.84 @ 123...and gettin' quicker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mWzLma3YGI In Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXcf95e6v0

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: nd65] #1386860 02/14/13 12:29 PM 02/14/13 12:29 PM
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moparlifer member M Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 187 good ole USA	Call Chris Pagentt @ Comp cams.

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: StealthWedge67] #1386861 02/14/13 02:34 PM 02/14/13 02:34 PM
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lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	Quote: Can't argue with any of the advice I see here. I run an Engle solid, and have been real happy with the customer service (I've called them a few times with questions) as well as the cam itself. x2!

Re: Who would you use to pick/grind a cam? big block. [Re: Streetwize] #1386862 02/14/13 02:39 PM 02/14/13 02:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	Quote: 383's are easy to overcam and in that respect they're more like smallblocks, it's not only the proper lift/duration and seperation angle but also the phasing (particularly the intake closing ABDC). You get the combo right and they but if you overcam (or understall/undergear) them and they just about won't fall out of a tree. been there, done that. you want to mess up a nice running 383? get a big hydraulic cam.

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