Cam selection?
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That cam is too small for a 4.1 in my taste.
I would go with a 210 to 218 durration.
Please keep in mind that I have run from stock
to 230* in a stock block 3.8.
The 206 cam in the bigger 4.1 will be very streetable,
but maybe to small for the size of your motor.
I would go with a 210 to 218 durration.
Please keep in mind that I have run from stock
to 230* in a stock block 3.8.
The 206 cam in the bigger 4.1 will be very streetable,
but maybe to small for the size of your motor.
He said mid tens,we have one here in a 274 cube motor running that with a 212-206.The car is street driven and with 83s and the stock maf and computer it is very street friendly.I don't want to ruffle feathers but you have to make your mind up how you will use the car.A bigger cam will be better for power but, you have to ask yourself one question,how fast do you want to go?And are your going to street drive the rig,I've been watching too many Clint Eastwood movies latly.Jim
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A 252ci motor is 9% bigger than a 231ci motor.
Running a 206 cam in the 252 will be like running a 188 cam in a 231. A 272 is about 15% bigger. If you can handle a 210 cam in a 231 then you should be able to handle a 229 in a 252ci. This is far from and exact science but the point is more cubic inches require more camshaft for the same rpm range as a smaller motor.
Running a 206 cam in the 252 will be like running a 188 cam in a 231. A 272 is about 15% bigger. If you can handle a 210 cam in a 231 then you should be able to handle a 229 in a 252ci. This is far from and exact science but the point is more cubic inches require more camshaft for the same rpm range as a smaller motor.
