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  • 95rayburn
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2012
    • 162

    #1

    another cam question

    My friend is lookin at a 4/7 swap. Do many people use these and is there any advantages of using these cam's
  • RCJ
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 509

    #2
    I use them in my l/m motors.I've never dynod them back to back but I wouldn't expect more than single digit hp numbers if that.They load the crank different and are suppose to be easier on the bottom end.

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    • dave41
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2007
      • 208

      #3
      clears up rod interference on num. 7

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      • 95rayburn
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2012
        • 162

        #4
        Originally posted by dave41 View Post
        clears up rod interference on num. 7
        And what's that mean?

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        • dave41
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2007
          • 208

          #5
          build a longer stroke engine , you will rod to cam interference.

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          • over4T
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2015
            • 1083

            #6
            The 4-7 swap, although relatively new to racing, is nothing new for GM engines. It's simply the firing order for the old Oldsmobile engine introduced as a 303 c.i. in 1949 and like RCJ said it's doubtful that you'll see much, if any, difference in horsepower. I'd direct my efforts to something more substantial.

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            • 50j
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2007
              • 1047

              #7
              Some people feel like they are a little bit "smoother" on the track. Take that for what it's worth since on-track feedback can be subjective to other variables.

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              • w2racing#2
                Junior Member
                • Oct 2016
                • 12

                #8
                Originally posted by 95rayburn View Post
                My friend is lookin at a 4/7 swap. Do many people use these and is there any advantages of using these cam's
                Keep in mind that u should use headers designed for the altered firing order if u wish to obtain maximum benefit from the 4/7 swap cam.

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                • perfconn
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 3573

                  #9
                  Only true if you use tri-y headers.

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                  • w2racing#2
                    Junior Member
                    • Oct 2016
                    • 12

                    #10
                    Originally posted by perfconn View Post
                    Only true if you use tri-y headers.
                    My bad, I should have clarified. Thanks for correcting me.

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