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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Harte3
"It looks as if the Isky 256 is the ticket for me..." Correct as it is computer friendly.
Seems liuke the Isky 256 is the end of the road, as to actual hard parts to upgrade the 300 with, and be computer friendly....

Looks like I'll need to dig into gearing from there on....

I'm thinking a set of 3.73's....Over 3.55's....

I currently have the lowly 3.08's....
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Engine Camshaft Basics - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine

Here's a very interesting article by David Vizard about cam selection.
 
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David "The Wizard" Vizard's Volume 1 and 2 are a must read for an education in performance building from mild to wild.
 
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