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Apr 23, 2009 | 07:59 PM

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I need camshaft selection help..

I need help choosing a camshaft for an engine I am putting together. The car will mostly see 1/4 mile and 1/8 mile drag duty, but I'd like it to be possible to sometimes drive to the local track if I can't secure a trailer. I have most all of the parts accept the camshaft. Here's my setup so far:

1978 Malibu 3200lbs w/driver, stock style suspension
Ford 9" w/ 3.70 gears
Powerglide w/brake
3200 stall (am willing to buy a new stall up to 4500-5000)

Stock LQ4 bottom end w/ arp rod bolts, lingenfelter oil pump
Patriot stage 3 243 heads w/ .650lift Patriot gold dual springs
Edelbrock Vic JR w/ Accufab 4500 throttle body on Wilson 4500-4150 adapter
1 7/8" Long tube headers
175-225hp Nitrous through a wilson spray bar plate

I am hoping to hit at least a 5.99 in the 1/8th which may or may not be possible with the stock bottom end. I will see I guess.

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Apr 26, 2009 | 11:11 PM

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Anybody with similar weight, engine drivetrain setup ? Any suggestions

Apr 27, 2009 | 09:35 AM

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the cam sticky has good info, otherwise call patriot or TSP, PM PATRICK G from the posts on this sight there are 1000 diff opinions. i would look at the MS4 (texas speed) if i had your setup. just my 2 cents.

Apr 27, 2009 | 10:05 AM

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Looking into the MS4 or F15 from futral is a good idea.

Getting a hold of a camshaft company for a custom grind is an even better idea.

Apr 27, 2009 | 10:14 AM

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as said before, id go custom or ms4 with that setup

Apr 27, 2009 | 10:22 AM

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Best advice I can give you is to contact Patick G who is a mod on this board. He is a cam spec wiz and could lead you in the right direction. His specs and tunes got me in the 10's Good luck.

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Apr 27, 2009 | 11:04 AM

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You really need to discuss this application with someone with dyno time on a carb intake setup. Hoestly I dont mave a lot of time with that combo so I'm not really 1000% sure what works best. I have a pretty good idea what I'd run & would be happy to discuss it with you.

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