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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Rosco]
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05/21/09 04:10 PM
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You just can't beat the big Summit cam and lifter kit for about $100 it is 465 488 lift I think. Folks on here will beat you to death about a "more modern" grind but lots of folks really like that cam and for a cruiser it is great and hey! it is about 1/2 the cost of the others and most all of the lifters out there are the SAME so that is my 
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
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05/21/09 04:25 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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You just can't beat the big Summit cam and lifter kit for about $100 it is 465 488 lift I think. Folks on here will beat you to death about a "more modern" grind but lots of folks really like that cam and for a cruiser it is great and hey! it is about 1/2 the cost of the others and most all of the lifters out there are the SAME so that is my
good cam, ran 12.90's in a 67 coronet w/ one. I've used 3 in mild 440's. Good street cam.
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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05/21/09 04:28 PM
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therocks
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I agree.They work especially for the price.Under 90 bucks I think for cam and lifters.Rocky
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: therocks]
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05/21/09 04:45 PM
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I saw those cams They say except 66-67 why is that?O.K. I called Summit & they said push rods on the 67 engine need to be changed to 68 & later style.They recommend adjustable rockers as well.Are adjustable rockers nessessary?
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Rosco]
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05/21/09 05:27 PM
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Use the later push rods and go with stamped rockers--I would get a new set-- they are perfect for that setup--they are quiet-dependable as a stone ax-and CHEAP.
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Rosco]
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05/21/09 06:27 PM
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Mopar Performance kit--I don't know the number but it is the same kit they have had forever--Got mine from Marsh
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
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05/21/09 06:56 PM
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Why would adjustable rockers be recommended for what is actually a mild hyd profile????
Keep old mopars alive.
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Rosco]
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05/21/09 07:24 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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I saw those cams They say except 66-67 why is that?O.K. I called Summit & they said push rods on the 67 engine need to be changed to 68 & later style.They recommend adjustable rockers as well.Are adjustable rockers nessessary?
yes 66-67's use a tappered push rod. They sell new ones for under $40...just grab a set
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: 2boltmain]
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05/21/09 07:25 PM
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Mr.Yuck
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Why would adjustable rockers be recommended for what is actually a mild hyd profile????
because he wanted to sell you a set... no need for them w/ that cam. It runs good as is.
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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05/21/09 08:16 PM
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I agree have to change push rods.Like said Id change the rockers as the elongate after a while some worse than others.Mancini has them also.No adjaustbles are needed.Rocky
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: rbstroker]
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05/22/09 10:22 AM
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therocks
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Last 3 I got had Crane instructions.Rocky
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Re: Opinions on cam selection
[Re: therocks]
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05/22/09 10:25 AM
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I agree have to change push rods.Like said Id change the rockers as the elongate after a while some worse than others.Mancini has them also.No adjaustbles are needed.Rocky
I might have a set of shafts and rockers in good shape...PM me if you want them.
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