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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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i currently have a 347 shortblock with eagle rotating assembly srp pistons that has been zero decked. i am swapping the stocker ported heads for a set of performer rpms and was wondering what you guys with 347's think is a good lift and duration to run.
here is some info
trans - automatic
rear gear-4.10
converter - 3,500 stall
intake- edelbrock torker 289 ported
induction-na, no power adders


any help would be appreciated
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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best cam is a custom billet. cost difference isnt that much. do it once do it right. make sure the rest of your build is right and complete. cam should be the last thing you buy.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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what is this motor used for u should change intake and bigger heads if dont have heads yet. i run victor jr. heads and intake with bennett racing solid roller they do hyd. roller to little expensive but well worth it.
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:24 AM
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Custom cam
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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I'm sort of 'old school'.
I'd do something about 240@.050 and all the lift I could get.
BTW, I'm talking solid roller.
110 for a center should be good for a start.
Oh, I know it's easy to say 'custom grind'..........
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Custom grind, period. You can pick an OTS cam and it may work quite well, but a custom designed cam specific to the vehicle and engine/transmission package and the intended use will yield best performance.
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