Off Road Racing Cam Recommendation.
I was using a TCI 2200-2400 RPM stall converter. I am changing the transmission and torque converter to a very high-end GearWorks TH400 off road racing transmission (trophy truck level) and a 3700 RPM stall Coan/GearWorks torque converter. The transmission has a 2.80-2.85 low (can't remember exact number). I have 5.83 front and rear ring & pinion and 3:1 transfer case, 37" tires and a 4700 lb vehicle.
I have new Katech/PSI springs beehive springs, TI retainers, Cadillac racing lifters, Katech C5-R timing chain and Trend 7.40" pushrods.
The kind of racing I do is mostly in the 2000-6500 RPM range. On rock climbs the motor frequently is bouncing off the rev limiter up to several minutes. In desert sections you are constantly on and off the gas and accelerating and decelerating.
I have to acquire a cam in the next week so that it can be installed the following week and dyno tuned. So I have a real tight schedule.
I was thinking about the old ASA cam to replace the old Hot cam. (I do know how old the ASA design is) The ASA will give up some torque especially below 4000 RPM. I considered the Katech Torquer as well but it looks to give up about 30 ft-lb torque below 4000 RPM as well. And the Katech dyno test was with WCCC CNC heads and 1.875" dyno headers. The COMP XER cams' lift concerns me with their high lift and what the PTV might be. My heads and pistons are stock at present.
Any recommendations on a cam for my application that will maintain a nice comfortable PTV. Obviously I am not concerned about streetability and wide LSA. I am after HP, torque, and good PTV.
Thanks.
Last edited by sol_searcher; Jan 10, 2015 at 04:39 PM.
Car made 376/376 bone stock on a dynojet. Numbers above were on a different load bearing dyno. I cannot remember which kind however. I want to take it back to my buddy's shop with the dynojet and redyno on the same dyno to get a true reflection of power increase.
You will also get what valve springs that are recommended for your particular cam spec's. Pick that phone up:-)
You will also get what valve springs that are recommended for your particular cam spec's. Pick that phone up:-)
Recommendation taken. I will be working with Tick (Martin) for cam and new TFS/TEA heads.
I have had this on the back burner for the last few months. So now is the time to go.





