How to choose the best cam?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by AtlBantam430, Feb 6, 2024.

  1. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    Anything with a 108?
     
  2. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    The most critical cam spec if you want the most mid and up power is the LCA.
    If you have a cam that’s 11o or over your not doing good.

    Give Jones cams a call or text.
     
  3. AtlBantam430

    AtlBantam430 Active Member

    Looking at the cam selection from TA, all their cams at or below 108 degrees had power bands extending above 6K rpms. Some were from 3K to 6.5K. Others 4k to 7K. (From memory so... ) I am not building a full race motor with a bottom girdle and a partly filled block. I am looking for max hp around 5500-5700 rpms with a 6k redline street motor. Several dynos I've found posted here running 550+ hp below 6k all had had 110 to 112 degree cams. I could probably have a 108 cam ground for me for the rpms I am looking to remain in, but why wait?
     
  4. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    I think you're fine with what you've chosen. If you decide to upgrade and change the combo down the road, such is the nature of the beast.

    Devon
     
  5. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Tighter LSA build cyl psi...the tight LSA seen on Race cams and their PowerBand are just the nature of the beast when dealing with 270° race duration....

    The old 107 window rattler cam make its power from 3500 to 5500....I ran a Poston 105a installed at 103°....that car was low and midrange monster...done by 6k tho...which was fine

    The comp thumpr cams are all tight lobe centers...for sound sure BUT they also have low rpm ranges...with snappy low and midrange
     
  6. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    But a 110 is a good compromise imo....I'll be most likely using a 110 in my GSX..but will probably advance it 2°
     
  7. AtlBantam430

    AtlBantam430 Active Member

    Just a side note... A short block worth of parts in three boxes arrived late last night from TA Performance. I had already headed off for work so I had to wait to open them. This afternoon, it was like Christmas. The reason for this added post is the cam I ordered came in Crower box. I had read in an earlier post TA was using Crower to make their cams. I thought I might be a Comp. cam, since they make basically the same grind.
     

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