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Topic: how big of a cam do i need for a 428 stroker
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THUMPING COUGAR
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-16-2002 04:08 PM
   
i want to build a 428 stroker and comp cams does not make a hydraulic cam that is big enough they make cams with big duration but not big lift i was thinking that i need at least 600 lift for this thing to produce horsepower, does anyone know who would make a cam that i could use for this motor let me know thanks
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4780
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 02-16-2002 08:31 PM
probably a good reason for that too... like the lifters probably can't handle the valvespring pressure a fast acting cam like that would need.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 928
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-17-2002 08:41 AM
Ultradyne makes hyd cams for Clevelands that are over .600 lift.
If you really need .600 lift, use 1.7 rockers.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4357
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-17-2002 09:26 AM
The amount of lift needed to make power hinges entirely on the cylinder head. If the head doesnt gain anymore cfm after .500 lift, then it wont make any difference on power levels if the valve is opened .600 or .700. The duration and centerline is what will make the power. Big lift is a very small part of what the power level go up. Look at the stock class cars. They are restricted to stock lift levels, but can do anything they want to the duration, centerline, and LSA. Some of those stock class cars flat out fly with cams that only have .450 lift.
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 725
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-17-2002 12:21 PM
Need a cam? take your pick!  www.reedcams.com
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-17-2002 01:15 PM
Now why in the hell would you even consider a hyraulic cam with .600 lift?  DId you ever stop to think that the reason that one is not offered is because it is not practical?  ------------------
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THUMPING COUGAR
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-18-2002 12:47 AM
i found a good mechanical flat tappet cam by erson, thanks for the help
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Butch Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 577
From: No. California
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-18-2002 01:08 AM
One of my personal favorites is an UltraDyne solid 288/296, 255/263 @ .050, .630/.650 lift @ 108. I had the same grind done on a 112 for Rod's Galaxie, ask Larry....both of those cams ROCK!!!------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19686
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2002 07:52 AM
33-648-5 Comp has always been a favorite of mine for FE's. 256/266, .600/.626 @ 108. Very nice! ------------------
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'69Stang
Gearhead Posts: 171
From: Detroit, MI USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-18-2002 08:28 AM
Moneymaker: Is that Comp cam streetable?
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Moneymaker
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posted 02-18-2002 09:05 AM
Technically, ANYTHING is streetable. ------------------
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'69Stang
Gearhead Posts: 171
From: Detroit, MI USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-18-2002 09:59 AM
Common, you know what I mean....is it too much for a weekend street car?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19686
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 02-18-2002 10:30 AM
As long as you have good lifters, springs, retainers, keepers,and rocker arms/shafts it will be fine for a S&S car. FoMoCo offered a .600 lift solid FE cam over the counter for years.
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