Chuck Brigham

Hey folks, changing from a 408 to a 427 and I'm curious if I'm able to reuse the same cam or if i'll be leaving some on the table.

Setup is as follows
427 about 10.2:1 compression
Frankenstein LS3 heads w/stainless valves
236/246 638/622 114+4 cam
D1SC maxed out today 3.4 pulley moving to a F1a94 later
TH400 about a 4000 stall
Car is 3850 with me in it.
car ran 9.9@ 140 doing some testing on the foot brake

Kfxguy

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for 19 cubic inches? I'd just put the same cam in unless you are looking for every last hp. anytime you go bigger engine, the bigger engine can tolerate a bigger cam, but it depends on what the intended use is.

Chuck Brigham

guess i'm more curious on the sizing for a 427 with that cam. It was recommended for my 408, but I'm not sure if it was right then either LOL

Kfxguy

iTrader: (1)

For a max effort drag car it’s kinda small. If it’s a street car that’s a driver and you like good manners, it will probably give you that and a good power curve. If it’s not a driver or a max effort car, but you don’t mind a rowdy cam, you could do something like a 242/258 or something like that. I wouldn’t though. Just turn the boost up if you want more.