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Quick cam question

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  • Start date Start date Dec 4, 2003
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eightyfour

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For a daily driver with a ~2400 stall, which one would be better?

Specifications:
* Duration: 262 intake/270 exhaust
* Duration at .050 in.: 218 intake/224 exhaust
* Gross valve lift: .493 in. intake/.500 in. exhaust
* Lobe separation: 110 degrees
* RPM range: 1,300 to 5,600
* Excellent response, good mid-range, stock converter, 3.23 to 4.10 gear

Specifications:
* Duration: 268 intake/280 exhaust
* Duration at .050 in.: 224 intake/230 exhaust
* Gross valve lift: .510 in. intake/.512 in. exhaust
* Lobe separation: 110 degrees
* RPM range: 1,600 to 5,800
* Great for Street Machine, 2,200 plus stall

Specifications:
* Advertised duration: 270 intake/278 exhaust
* Duration at .050 in.: 226 intake/234 exhaust
* Gross valve lift: .512 in. intake/.531 in. exhaust
* Lobe separation: 111 degrees
* RPM range: 1,600-5,800
* Good torque and throttle response, needs intake and headers, lower gears and 2,000 stall


Note that these are 351W cams, because I have an 84. Thanks.
 

thumper460

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351W ?? right?? second cam, install the intake center line in at 106* and then rock!! 302W ?? then the first cam, dailey driver and again install the cam in at 106* (Carb engine likes lower centerline..and builds more power...!)

Just me......................

Thumper
 
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