first off,I'll start with the engine..
396 .30 over,112cc oval ports [ port and polish],speed pro .335[38.3cc] dome pistons,750 holly,vintage Holley intake from '66 427 stingray,10.5:1 compression.
So...obviously I'm looking for a cam to enable me to run the 10.5 on the street on 93 octane by bleeding off some cylinder pressure,so i call up Jegs tech help line,just to see what they had to say.Well,what i got was "run 3:73 gears,3,000 RPM stall,and the comp cams Xtreme 284[240/246@.50] cam and you'll be right on".
Sure! sounds good,unless you're like me and just have to get that second opinion!So,i give Comp cams a gingle,give them the rundown on the car['81 camaro] engine setup,etc., and he says,"well...the 286 magnum[236/236] will be just right". how's about the 284 xtreme,i asked."well,you CAN use it,BUUUT...when it starts pinging and detonating,just Remember...I recomended the 286 magnum!"....and said i can't hold him accountable when it does.
Puzzled i was,and still remain.i thought these guys were>tech experts",yet I got 2 OTHER recomendations from 2 differrent companies .
needless to say,I'de be rerally interested in any and all recomendations you guys have to give!!
thanx a bunch!!!!!!!