Hello to all.... I have a 70 Charger with the original 383 bb in it and recently lost the cam after it was rebuilt a few years back.
Im running the stock manifold and a edelbrock 625 carb. Im looking to see what Cam, Carb and Manifold would you suggest as I am in need of replacing the existing one.
This is no race car by any means however I would like it to have some gitty up and go lol

Thank You

 

What transmission and rear gear ratio is in the car?

 

Stock trans and rear end gears Sir.....323 gears and a 727 for the trans...

 

b -

Comp cams makes "upgraded" Mopar cams. (Basically better versions of the old purple shafts).
The mildest one on the list should be a good match, unless you plan on going totally nuts with the engine.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-k21-223-4

Archer

 

No I am not interested in going nuts lol
Just want something that's going to be good in performance

 

b -

Sorry, forgot about the intake part.
I'd just with any good dual plane, like the Edelbrock Performers RPM.

Both that intake and cam should work with your torque converter and gears.

And yes, the next step would be headers...

Archer

 

Wow am I really looking at spending 4-500.00 for a cam OUCH......Sorry guy's I have several hot rods mostly Chevrolet's but do have one special Mopar as it used to be my fathers car so im not use to seeing that price.
I will continue looking as the one that was recommended is a Comp Cams Extreme Energy hydraulic flat tappet 477-480 268-280

 

I think I'd be looking at a cam with 220 degrees duration at .050 lift and a mild converter and of course a set of headers x pipe and quality exhaust system.

 

B -

That $500 is for the cam, lifters, timing chain, etc.
Unfortunately, you will probably be needing those parts as well for the rebuild.
Bad news is that IF the valve springs are original, they might need to be replaced too.

If the cam was just lost in transit, a cam and lifters might be all you need as a bare minimum.

BTW - As for the cams, when you get into the 500 lift/300 duration range is when things like vacuum get hairy.
So the one I suggested should be tame enough for daily driving/cruising.

Archer

 

So the Engine was rebuilt just two years ago and then I was told that the cam went flat after trying to figure out why I had a dead cylinder.... Archer is it necessary to buy a entire kit or would I be ok to just purchase cam and lifters ?
Im also hearing to stay away from a flat tappet hydraulic cam ?

 

The car does have headers on it

 

The problem at this time with hydraulic lifters is the body's are US made and the guts are China's best and it's not working. All lifter manufacturers are having this problem of incompatible parts resulting in lifter bleed down at all rpm.

 

B -

If your timing chain is new, then sure the cam and lifters (and a little break in oil) should do it.

Every can/lifter type has it's pluses and minuses, for the way your describing your car, I think an hydraulic cam/lifter rig is your best bet.
Only catch is that you have to use a good oil with lead in it for optimal lubrication.

You can do the intake later.

Not optimal, but a lot of us on a budget have to do stuff one step at a time.

Archer

 

Copy that....Thank you Sir for the information and help...