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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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Last edited by 66sportfury; Jan 21, 2009 at 05:34 PM.
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