Does anyone have experience with Lunati voodoo 218/227 cam?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by Tom Miller, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. Tom Miller

    Tom Miller Old car enthusiast

    Any input from someone who has used this cam, I would be interested in hearing how it works.
    Thanks
     
  2. Tom Miller

    Tom Miller Old car enthusiast

    Wow, works so good it sounds like crickets.....
     
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  3. pmuller9

    pmuller9 Well-Known Member

    Tom

    There has been reservations about using VooDoo series cams due to the aggressive ramp rates versus valve train stability.
    Here is one example where JW was using the Lunati Voodoo 10960703 during a cam comparison session.
    Note Jim's comments starting with post #22.
    http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.p...testing-(Larry-s-motor)&p=1786004#post1786004

    That particular voodoo cam is a lot larger than the one you are looking at so it might not demonstrate the same problem however I've seen a similar instability with voodoo cam on a straight six build with a profile close to the one you posted.
    Paul
     
  4. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    I would talk to Scotty brown about a custom cam, about the same $
     
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  5. Tom Miller

    Tom Miller Old car enthusiast

    Well,
    I went ahead and went against my own "gut" feelings and ordered this Cam.
    I would rather have run a T/A 212, as I've used it before with good results.
    I will let everyone know if it turns out to be a turd.
     
  6. Ricardo Booker

    Ricardo Booker Well-Known Member

    Did you ever install the cam.
     
  7. HotRodRivi

    HotRodRivi Tomahawks sighted overseas

    Just with the Voodoo Bugaloo
     
  8. Tom Miller

    Tom Miller Old car enthusiast

    ended up cancelling the order.
    I couldn't with good conscience not support TA Performance. So, some night this week I will more than likely order another TA212. This also help R&D at TA towards more new products, like a pair of Aluminum 350 heads.
     
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  9. duke350

    duke350 Well-Known Member

    I agree with purchasing from TA to support their R&D for us and have done the same with all of my performance parts. Sure there is probably better, cheaper, nicer stuff out there, but Mike has always been good to me so I continue to support that business. For my current motor, I chose the 284-88h cam. Very similar to the 212, just advertised as having a bit more torque. The car is a blast to drive and since I don't race it, having all the BBB torque down low suits my GS perfectly. I don't have the experience with Scott Browns cams, but I have read many great reviews. I bet they are awesome.
     

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