Thread: For Tech, Denny, and the other engine guru's

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Ok guys, how's about helping out a chassis guy?? I'm at the point on parts for the 425 Nailhead that I need to start finding the CORRECT cam for the bugger. The Coupe, when finished will cross the scales at around 2100 pounds. I'm going to run a quick change rear end. I allready have the 6 deuce intake and will be running big Rochester 2bbl in the middle, and the small Rochester 2bbl on the ends with progressive linkage. I have the MSD Distributor for it. Pistons are ordered, cast with 10.5 :1 compression. I will be running Lakester headers with 1 3/4" primaries into a 4" megaphone (yup, I know it's not the best performance choice for the exhaust, but I'll make the comprimise to have "the look") I will be running a manual valve body 400 Hydro, vintage '64 Riv.....

My questions concern cam and torque converter. I want the car to be streetable and build gobs of torque at low and mid range, doubt the engine will ever rev beyond 6000. Where do I want to be on the cam (going to get one custom ground) and is 2500 stall ok on a light car????? Thanks for the help.