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Old 11-10-2004, 04:51 PM
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Hey guys i want a really strong running 402 I am planning on getting the engine this winter but need to choose a cam. The car is a toy car so I don't want a little cam, give me some of your ideas for a big cam . I already have stage 2 5.3 heads to go with it.


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Old 11-10-2004, 04:55 PM
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Just call a shop and get a custom grind. It'll save you days of reading posts here.

I suggest most of the tuners at the right, FMS, TR, MTI, LG, Ed Curtis (non-sponsor I believe but hella-good from what I have read), etc.

They can tailor it to you. It saves you so much time to do it that way.
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depends on what u mean by big

I know someone thats gonna be doing a 260 duration, .650 lift hydraulic cam in their car.
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Are those 5.3 heads modified at all for the 4.0 bore? Dont the combustion chambers need to be opened up a little or does the little .050 lip not really matter much? I imagine that you have to flycut the pistons, especially with 5.3 heads no? Assuming that P-V colisions are not an issue, Youre probably looking into the 242 / .610 / 110 range. What size valves are in those 5.3 heads?

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How about the Grand AM Cup cam: 239/251//578/578//106
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We have very good luck with 244 / 248 / .600" lift on a 114 LSA

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Originally Posted by kumar75150
depends on what u mean by big

I know someone thats gonna be doing a 260 duration, .650 lift hydraulic cam in their car.
Exactly, what is your defination of big? I think my cam is pretty big in my 408, its a 275/290 730's lift
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We have used a 248/254 in a few of the larger strokers with excellent results. We recently built a 383 cid for a customer that wanted this camshaft, and he put down 482 RWHP.

Give me a call or e-mail me at trevor@texas-speed.com if you have any specific questions or would like to discuss a few different options. We can custom-tailor a camshaft for your specific needs.

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A big cam is going to be dwarfed by stage 2 5.3 heads. Just get in touch with a couple of sponsors to match a cam to your heads potential, ie: mid lift flow. That is how you should choose your cam.
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Predator is right. Build your car with a set-up that is made to work together. Thats the best bang for the buck!




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