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10-22-2005 08:42 PM #1
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choosing a cam
what would a good cam be for a 355 with stock stroke, slightly dished piston, and stock 194 heads? i want the motor to be a strip/street motor. im gonna be runnin around 2000rpm and up
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10-22-2005 09:04 PM #2
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Re: choosing a cam
We would need more info. to pick out a cam.Originally posted by muteboy49
what would a good cam be for a 355 with stock stroke, slightly dished piston, and stock 194 heads? i want the motor to be a strip/street motor. im gonna be runnin around 2000rpm and up
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10-22-2005 09:05 PM #3
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such as?
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10-22-2005 09:07 PM #4
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Gear ratio,man. or auto tranny,stall speed.Originally posted by muteboy49
such as?
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10-22-2005 09:08 PM #5
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how about a stock turbo 350 and a 2000 stall
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10-22-2005 09:09 PM #6
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What gear do you have?Originally posted by muteboy49
how about a stock turbo 350 and a 2000 stall
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10-22-2005 09:10 PM #7
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whats a stock camaro have?
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10-22-2005 09:13 PM #8
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What year?Did it come with a 6 cylinder or a 8 cylinder?Originally posted by muteboy49
whats a stock camaro have?
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10-22-2005 09:14 PM #9
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86 with a v6
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10-22-2005 09:17 PM #10
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Anyone out there know?I would say maybe a 3:42?Originally posted by muteboy49
86 with a v6
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10-22-2005 09:18 PM #11
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what gear should i use? i dont even have a car yet im building the motor first i just used that car as an example
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10-22-2005 09:38 PM #12
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how about 3.73:1
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10-23-2005 05:40 AM #13
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As Erik stated, we need lots more info. Such as: vehicle weight, type of trans, what stall, final drive ratio, carbs or ?, what compression ratio, type of heads ... CC's, how much time on the street vs. strip, Best bet is to download a vehicle spec sheet from one of the reputable cam grinders. They should be able to suggest a good grind for your application. However, (IMO) I think you might be better served by starting first with the vehicle, then building the motor & drive train around it.
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10-23-2005 06:22 AM #14
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Yeah, what Don said. If you complete one of the cam manufacturers spec sheets accurately they will recomend a cam for you. It's a free service, and you will get a cam correct for the application.Last edited by Dave Severson; 10-23-2005 at 06:25 AM.
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10-23-2005 02:16 PM #15
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where do i get one of these sheets>?
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