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Old 08-27-2006, 11:39 AM
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Default Need help picking a cam.....
I am in the pre-build stage of my motor and need help sorting out all the cam options out there. The engine is a .030 over 428 CJ, forged pistons 10.0 CR, either a Blue Thunder 4x2 with 2 Holley 450's or Edelbrock Performer RPM with a 750 Holley, iron CJ heads, WR Toploader and a 3.31 rear.

I am looking for moderate HP out of it, 425-450 max is fine. This is a street only car.

I can't decide if I should go with a hyd roller or flat tappet cam, but leaning toward the mech cam. The roller should be maintenance free but there's something about the clickety-click of the mechanical cam that says Cobra to me.

All suggestions welcome. Give me the benefit of your experience and save me !! I'm going nuts here.

John
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