440 build
 

OK, here goes, I'm building a 440 for my Cordoba, the combo is as follows. Block is.030 over,and zero decked for the KB hyperutectic pistons #237, (10.3 comp).Out of the box (84 cc)Edelbrock RPM cylinder heads. 1.5 ratio roller rockers, Med.rise Edelbrock dual quad intake w/ 2 600 cfm performer carbs. 1 5/8" primary tube full length headers. 2.5" mandrel bent exh.
Now the problem. I have all these parts & I can't decide what cam to choose, I'm thinking something in the range of .515 lift & 238 @ 50 duration, but the car has power brakes and only a 3.55 gear out back(which I would like to keep for drive-ability) I also don't have a torque converter picked out, I'm thinking of somewhere around 2500-2700. I know this is a lot to digest, but the cam can really make or break the whole engine combo, any advice would be great,Thanks!

I would definetly get a purple shaft cam. Those cams seem to work extremely well. As for which one to go with..... I can't tell ya there (never been real god with picking out cams for other people. I would upgrade to power brakes though. As for the stall convertor, If you are going to be driving it a lot I would go with a 2000-2300 RPM stall converter. If you are going to be doing more racing, then go with a 2700-3000 RPM stall convertor.

whatever cam you choose, pick one that will take advantage of our power range and your torque
i faced a similar problem, and i picked a good cam
i'll look for the numbers for you

Thanks guys, Has anyone tried, or know anyone who is running a Lunati "Voodoo" series camshaft?

I deal with a guy that runs a local performance shop around here and he has run a couple of those. Guys that build fords love them, and we all know about fords.:eek:

I'd stick to purple shaft cams or comp cams as they have always been real good for mopars. I wouldn't bother with edelbrock for cams anymore. Their last cam left a bad taste in my mouth. I love the intakes and carbs though.

how did it turn out?

I'm going with the Lunati part #60304
276/284 adv. duration
234/242 @ .050
.513/.533 lift
110 centerline
I'm not sure if my power brakes will work, if they don't, I like the looks of the hydro-boost conversion!

how much does your car weigh? 110 seems a little wide to me for a heavy car, maybe its not as heavy as i think? as far as stall converters go heres a number give these guy a call. acc performance great selecton and even better prices. 1-888-267-7464. they will get you set up.

little late but you would be good to go with a P S # p4452993 with 280-280-60x .474lift @ center L of 110 degree ...............let us no what the one you got does for you k

that 533 might be just a bit much for what rear you are running and you will have to get a good stall to make it not bog at the line but like i said let us no k