Been doing a lot of reading here to get the right cam.
Here is my build plan:
401,
~9.4:1,
Stock heads,
Performer intake,
454 TBI (seems to flow about 650CFM)
computer controlled ignition,
Hooker headers,
In front of an Automatic, 32" tires, and 3.54'ish gears
My Requirements (in order of importance)
1) must pass CA smog
2) Torque (idle-5500RPM)
3) cost
4) Vacuum
5) HP
6) Smooth idle
Four cams seem to have the most mentions/positive inputs here. What I am finding:
1) The Lunati 64502 seems to have a lot of positive input here but I do not think it is made anymore. I also see that Lunati's website says it has a "noticeable idle". I'm OK with a TINY bit of lope but don't want to deal with a really lopey idle.
2) Summit K8600 seems to have good input but mostly for 360s and it seems to be a love/hate relationship (some love it, some HATE it). Do 401s like them?
3) I read ALOT about the Melling MTA-1, mostly good, but they seem to be recommended for a stock short block with <9.4:1.
4) Edelbrock Performer (another love/Hate cam).
Honorable mention: Comp Cams 260 and 270H
SO questions (I am not looking for theory as much as experience):
A) I have been saying "RV" cam all along. Seems like it's a generic term that does not really mean anything other than, low RPM range with otherwise stock parts, Right?
B) Anyone have any experience getting a 401 (or 360) through CA smog with one of these cams or a build even remotely close to mine?
C) Before I start pulling the specs on these cams and start comparing them, Are there any other cam profiles you guys recommend I check out?
Here is my build plan:
401,
~9.4:1,
Stock heads,
Performer intake,
454 TBI (seems to flow about 650CFM)
computer controlled ignition,
Hooker headers,
In front of an Automatic, 32" tires, and 3.54'ish gears
My Requirements (in order of importance)
1) must pass CA smog
2) Torque (idle-5500RPM)
3) cost
4) Vacuum
5) HP
6) Smooth idle
Four cams seem to have the most mentions/positive inputs here. What I am finding:
1) The Lunati 64502 seems to have a lot of positive input here but I do not think it is made anymore. I also see that Lunati's website says it has a "noticeable idle". I'm OK with a TINY bit of lope but don't want to deal with a really lopey idle.
2) Summit K8600 seems to have good input but mostly for 360s and it seems to be a love/hate relationship (some love it, some HATE it). Do 401s like them?
3) I read ALOT about the Melling MTA-1, mostly good, but they seem to be recommended for a stock short block with <9.4:1.
4) Edelbrock Performer (another love/Hate cam).
Honorable mention: Comp Cams 260 and 270H
SO questions (I am not looking for theory as much as experience):
A) I have been saying "RV" cam all along. Seems like it's a generic term that does not really mean anything other than, low RPM range with otherwise stock parts, Right?
B) Anyone have any experience getting a 401 (or 360) through CA smog with one of these cams or a build even remotely close to mine?
C) Before I start pulling the specs on these cams and start comparing them, Are there any other cam profiles you guys recommend I check out?
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