Bcrusep86

I just picked up a 318 yesterday with J heads, a edelbrock 318 intake and a edelbrock 600 carb ..What would be a good cam and lifter set i can get for it and where can i get it..im not looking for anything crazy just something that works well with what i got..Thank

PK1

Whats it going in? Tranny, gear, ac, power brakes, weight, tire size etc..?
Exhaust?
And most importantly, how will you use it the majority of the time?

Bcrusep86

It going in a 76 scamp with a 904 trans..no ac, stock rear, stock 4x5 wheels tires, 2 inch dual flowmaster 40 series and i plan on using it as a cruising car around town

PK1

Cool. Sounds like nice cruiser.

Here is my ten cents:

Making some assumptions;

stock stall, higher rear gears, 26-27 inch tire, exhaust manifold etc..

You have the 600 carb and the Eddie intake so you want your cam to work WITH what you have.

Comps 252H lists as a replacement cam but I actually like the way it works in stock apps.

Look at Comps XE250H if you are running exhaust manifolds. XE256H if you have a header on there. Both will have all their torque in by 3000-3300 rpm. Headers will stretch that peak up some.

Coronet 500

Good info from PK1, the 256 is the tipping point for this 318 combination where HP will increase but torque will drop dramatically as you go bigger.
XE 256 H = 301hp 365tq

XE 262 H = 305hp 362tq

At this point HP increases slightly, torque will drop like a stone.

Bcrusep86

Thanks for the information it has been a big help...so would this one be best for me to get? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-SK35-234-3/ Thanks again

Coronet 500

Get the proper flat or roller lifters for your engine.

I put this cam in my truck with their recommended springs, retainers and locks. Purrs like a kitten (kitty with a bit of an attitude) and loads of low end grunt.