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  • MODDAD
    Member
    • May 2007
    • 71

    #1

    Camshaft

    i am putting 18 degree Chevy heads on our 3.875 stroke mod engine and need cam help. I have talked to several reputable cam and engine builders and I am getting wildly different suggestions. Dart block 45lb crank with 6'' rods and JE pistons, 1.6 and 1.65 rockers. Open for more ideas.....thanks.
  • TeamGRT12x
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2007
    • 911

    #2
    I would call a cam company you can trust and go from there, or have an engine builder spec a camshaft for you. You have to trust your source.
    Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not.

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    • hogracer3d
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2007
      • 511

      #3
      Tony Barker Racing Engines, has been very good for us

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      • stockcar5
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 1289

        #4
        2 cam guys i use and trust are jones cams and camcraft..both in NC.

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        • TeamGRT12x
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2007
          • 911

          #5
          +2 on what stockcar5 said
          Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not.

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          • TBRE
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2010
            • 543

            #6
            cams

            If you're an individual, find a reputable cam company, and stick with them. A 300 duration cam from one company will perform like it actually has 305 degrees of duration, while one from another company will perform like it has 295. Cam companys are like everybody else, they play with the advertized #s by juggling the lash to make their cam look better on paper.
            Or, if you have an engine builder that you trust, let them get you one, they have more hands on than the cam guys.
            One thing to remember, cam guys, as well as engine guys, don't like to take up time with you if you're just "kicking tires". Be ready to order one, if you call them and take up their time, they have to make a living, too.TB

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            • let-r-eat
              Senior Member
              • May 2007
              • 2319

              #7
              yes to all of the above. Track and driving style will matter with that combo.
              BUCKLE UP NOW, YA HEAR?

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              • cswitch11
                Member
                • Aug 2011
                • 75

                #8
                I always leave the camshaft position sensor alone and never had a problem. Make sure you have some zink additive .

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                • sj valley dave
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 1016

                  #9
                  @cswitch11...What exactly are you talking about??

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                  • DaveBauerSS6
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 566

                    #10
                    Originally posted by sj valley dave View Post
                    @cswitch11...What exactly are you talking about??

                    ROBOT............Avoid like bad weather in Florida.
                    Gator Engineering

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