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Jun 3, 2003 | 12:41 PM

rogue69

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400 cam ideas needed

I have a 79 bronco with 35s and 410 gears. the engine is a 400 with an edlebrock intake and a 625 cfm 4 bbl carb. I plan on using the bronco for mudding and want to add a better cam and roller timing chain. Any ideas on what cam to use? I would think that a larger cam would be a good idea for mudding. Any idea of horse power gains.

Jun 3, 2003 | 05:13 PM

rogue69

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400 cam ideas needed

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Jun 4, 2003 | 09:39 AM

GT40man

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From: Jax FL

400 cam ideas needed

cloyes true roller timing chain, and um what cam is in it now.

Jun 4, 2003 | 11:22 AM

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I dont know what cam is in it. I just bought it and would guess it is stock or maby a rv cam. Do you know any prices for these parts?

Jun 5, 2003 | 08:19 AM

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From: Jax FL

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http://www.pawinc.com/cataloginfo.html

this place has the best prices on cams, and has a good selection as well.

this is a start.

Jun 6, 2003 | 11:16 AM

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400 cam ideas needed

Thanks gt40man

Jun 6, 2003 | 05:37 PM

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From: Saraland AL

400 cam ideas needed

Comp Cams makes cam kits (K-kits) that have everything you need. Cam, lifters, springs, retainers, locks, and roller chain. Any good supplier will be able to hook you up.

I mention this because it is a good idea to match the springs and cam.

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Jun 6, 2003 | 08:26 PM

Ecuri

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400 cam ideas needed

Coondawg is right on track. I have been running their RV cam (273 adv duration .500 lift) for years and am very happy with it. The increased lift means you must buy new springs also or risk (like 99%) coil bind. This has been a very reliable cam for me and really perks the engine up. Can't estimate HP gain, but is substantial. This cam is designed for the lower RPM bands which I assume is where you will be doing most of your running.