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Old 06-15-2011, 03:02 PM
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BTW, what is the max size cam for stock springs??? i have a set of headers on the way, and idk what stall converter i need...
Old 06-15-2011, 03:12 PM
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BTW, what is the max size cam for stock springs??? i have a set of headers on the way, and idk what stall converter i need...
Post it in that link there are members that have more knowledge than I do.
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Mmmk, Any other stuff i should do/ask/say when i take my motor in for its rebuild???
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Stock 318 cams are .390"-.410" tops, the springs won't handle any more, plan on changing them. Most 318 heads will handle upto .450" above that it gets tight. If you get your heads machined you can cut the guide down slightly and get retainers that can gain clearance. Have someone who has worked on Mopar heads only as valve stem height is critical, no chevy machinists. Here is a discussion that might help. http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparf...ad.php?t=17176
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Here is one I forgot to add, you'll be an expert in no time. Remember everyone has an opinion, go with the facts and what has been proven. http://www.allpar.com/mopar/4bbl.html

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Originally Posted by 78d100
The builder thats less will actually sit me down and we go through a book and i pick out he cam for the best application/ what im looking for...
Any builder that is willing to do this is a builder that actually cares about his customers and their machines. I would sit down with him and have him assist with picking out what is best for your engine after figuring out exactly what you want and what numbers you are striving for.

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Old 06-16-2011, 07:29 AM
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Any builder that is willing to do this is a builder that actually cares about his customers and their machines. I would **** down with him and have him assist with picking out what is best for your engine after figuring out exactly what you want and what numbers you are striving for.
Spell check Tim
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Yeah we don't have that on this forum. Guess I should start typing my responses on word, spell and grammer check them, then copy and paste them over to here.:banghead:
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