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: need help picking solid roller cam for sbc


tlowe
Jan 7th, 05, 3:21 PM
guy's, i've read a bunch of prior posts on solid rollers now i need help with picking one.here's my spec's. standard bore 400 motown block
3.8 stroke scat 4340 crank
6 " scat rods
forged mahle flat top pistons
afr 195 heads 74cc chambers
compression should be 10.5
i want this engine to rev 6500-7000.
this engine is going into a summer driver 1965 chevelle with a stick shift. once per summer it will see drag use. the transmission does have overdrive and is geared to be at 1900 rpm @ 60 mph.
i want a solid roller because they will rev more freely. i do not want an overly aggressive cam that bucks the overdrive. what are your recommendations? how do your suggestions idle? thanks tom

1968 hot rod
Jan 7th, 05, 6:05 PM
This makes good power and will be very drivable.
Comp Cams xr-280R 12-771-9
242/248 .570/.578 110° Lobe sep
If your not a Comp fan you can look in most any cam catalog and find similar specs.
With a stick don't "go for the next step down or you will have lugging problems when driving around town.