440 Cam Questions.
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440 Cam Questions.
Hello Everyone,
I am in the planning stages of a 440 rebuild for my 67 Satellite. This is a "street" engine that will probably never see the track. It will probably be a 9.5 maybe 10 to 1 comp engine, dual plane intake, headers, automatic with probably a 3.23 to 3.50 rearend. I would like something with a slight lope at idle and that pulls good into the 5500 rpm range.
I read where Mopar Performance has a couple of cams that have been revised with a wider lobe sep angle(from 108 to 114). Has anyone tried these cams? What are your thought on these cams or what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Mike
I am in the planning stages of a 440 rebuild for my 67 Satellite. This is a "street" engine that will probably never see the track. It will probably be a 9.5 maybe 10 to 1 comp engine, dual plane intake, headers, automatic with probably a 3.23 to 3.50 rearend. I would like something with a slight lope at idle and that pulls good into the 5500 rpm range.
I read where Mopar Performance has a couple of cams that have been revised with a wider lobe sep angle(from 108 to 114). Has anyone tried these cams? What are your thought on these cams or what would you recommend?
Thanks,
Mike
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mate there's nothing wrong with the purple series of mopar camshafts they may be old but they are tried and tested . i have one in my 383 & for street power it's great & quite a lopey idle the sound is spot on . my engine is probably what your trying achieve , if anything i think it's the stock inlet ports that are the limiting factor . even the resto 440 six pack cam would be ok just as a street cam , but i would go p4452993 280 * dur 60* over lap 110* centerline .474 lift & recommended spring p3690933 drag mild comp . i have a full list of mopar purple cams with recommended springs ect it Say's that cam is good for 14 - 13.5 et's . if you want so more spec's just let me know or pm me .
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The specs you gave makes me believe you are looking to do something similiar to my project, the performer rpm is from what I hear a little much for the street.
From the calculations I ran with my setup, Edelbrock performer series entire kit, steel crank, and sealed power pistons, I am looking at about 400hp and 500+ ft/lbs torque. Maybe more as I don't think the program I used fully captured the cam's capabilities.
From the calculations I ran with my setup, Edelbrock performer series entire kit, steel crank, and sealed power pistons, I am looking at about 400hp and 500+ ft/lbs torque. Maybe more as I don't think the program I used fully captured the cam's capabilities.
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im just gonna put this out there. i would stay from edelbrock. they dont have many cam choices, and i personally wouldnt trust anything from then other than intakes, carburators, and performer RPM heads.
id say you'd have way better luck going with something from mopar.
but what i REALLY reccomend, is Isky cams. as far as im concerned, they are hands down the best camshaft manufacturer. when and if i ever rebuild the 360 in my truck, its getting an isky cam. And they have a huge selection of cams for economy, without robbing performance.
seriously go check them out.
id say you'd have way better luck going with something from mopar.
but what i REALLY reccomend, is Isky cams. as far as im concerned, they are hands down the best camshaft manufacturer. when and if i ever rebuild the 360 in my truck, its getting an isky cam. And they have a huge selection of cams for economy, without robbing performance.
seriously go check them out.
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The specs you gave makes me believe you are looking to do something similiar to my project, the performer rpm is from what I hear a little much for the street.
From the calculations I ran with my setup, Edelbrock performer series entire kit, steel crank, and sealed power pistons, I am looking at about 400hp and 500+ ft/lbs torque. Maybe more as I don't think the program I used fully captured the cam's capabilities.
From the calculations I ran with my setup, Edelbrock performer series entire kit, steel crank, and sealed power pistons, I am looking at about 400hp and 500+ ft/lbs torque. Maybe more as I don't think the program I used fully captured the cam's capabilities.
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hey guys fairs fair .
support mopar i reckon ,
p4452783 440 six pack 268*/ 284*, 46*overlap , 115* lobe sep , .450/458
p4286677 15.sec 272/272 *, 48* overlap , 112* lobe sep , 455/455
they will be spot on . these are still just mild but would perform well .
i thought edelbrock performer stuff was for stock replacement .
if i were spending good money I'd want some gain from my money .
if it cost the same or similar . if its not a daily driver why not have a little bit more under ya foot
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support mopar i reckon ,
p4452783 440 six pack 268*/ 284*, 46*overlap , 115* lobe sep , .450/458
p4286677 15.sec 272/272 *, 48* overlap , 112* lobe sep , 455/455
they will be spot on . these are still just mild but would perform well .
i thought edelbrock performer stuff was for stock replacement .
if i were spending good money I'd want some gain from my money .
if it cost the same or similar . if its not a daily driver why not have a little bit more under ya foot
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Last edited by deadkelly; Mar 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM. Reason: cause
RPM'S are good .
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