anybody here used or heard of claysmith cams? they make custom grinds. i have 3 friends that have lost lobes on competition cams. dont feel like doing all the work all over again even if there is a minute chance of it happening.

 

Clay Smith was a big name in the 60's-70's I had a pretty lumpy Clay cam waaaaayy back.

I did'nt even know they were still around.

 

A) Clay Smith is a big, big name in cams. If you want a custom cam, that's one of the places I'd recommend. Good ol' Mr Horsepower.

B) If your friends are chopping up cams, I'd bet it's because you're using the wrong oil and no cam assembly lube. I'd suggest reading up on zinc requirements for flat tappet cams.

 

I don't know much about Clay Smith.

Since we are talking about camshafts, what about Elgin?

 

Elgin makes parts that rebuilders would use for stock or mild motors. Cams, lifters, springs, etc. It would be similar to buying a mild performance cam from Clevite or something.

 

Clay Smith makes a lot of custom grinds for the local engine builders around here

 

Mr. Horsepower logo (i.e. Clay Smith cams) is one of the most memorable icons of the muscle car era. I did not know they were still around.

 

yes, they are still around. i talked to someone at the shop on the phone and they told me to have the shop doing my heads call them with the specs and they will make it. i am going to go with a roller cam set up. i want some performance with a nasty chop to it and still be drivable on the street 2 or 3 times a week.

 

lopey idle and driveability don't go together. Can you drive the car on the street? Sure. Will it be as effective as a cam designed for performance in the proper rpm range you're operating at? No.