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Offline travisr1988

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blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« on: August 03, 2013, 02:38:06 pm »
The motor in my c20 went, so I'm building a new one using the 355 bottom end my brother is selling me. I'll need to replace the camshaft and am curious to know what companies people prefer and why. Personally I don't have a preference as this will be my first build.
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Offline 454Man

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2013, 04:04:05 pm »
Scott brown cams ;-)
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Offline Engineer

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 10:04:57 pm »
Now that they are back in business, Crane all the way. I have had real good service, reliability, and power from Crane.

If Crane had not came back I'd look at Lunati, or Comp. (both Memphis, TN which are local, and easy to get same day parts).
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Offline DnStClr

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2013, 03:57:33 pm »
Don't overlook Summit Racing cams. They used to be made by Crane, but I'm not sure who supplies them these days. Like any cam you install, using a good lube and following proper break-in procedures is key to good performance.
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Offline bd

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2013, 06:31:17 pm »
No one company grinds the perfect cam for every application.  Begin by deciding on exactly what you want to accomplish.  Be realistic.  Then start your research.  There are some great threads on this Forum concerning cam numbers and what they mean.  Search Comp and click on the various links posted by Rich Weyand.
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Offline rich weyand

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2013, 07:05:57 pm »
This is probably the best thread where I talk about my cam decision:
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,26161

It includes a pointer to this very nice article:
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/How_to_choose_a_camshaft
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Offline tj wand

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Re: blew my motor...building new one, what cam brand do you prefer?
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2013, 12:24:56 pm »
i rebuilt my truck motor with a comp cam and i love it. i used a summit cam in a 84 camaro and it wasn't very good turn out
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