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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Hydraulic roller cam selection

It's that time in my 434 build. This is what I have so far.

Block - 400 bored .030 over
4 bolt main caps installed
Tim Meyer 434 stroker kit
CHI 2V heads (bare, ready to build)
Weiand Intake manifold
Kevco oil pan
Centerforce Flywheel

I want to go with a hydraulic roller cam. I know Comp Cams makes a retro fit kit. I just need to get ideas as far as duration and lift. I will be using my truck for offroading, towing, and sometimes stepping on it...

Let me know what you think. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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You need to consider your compression ratio, gearing, trans and cruise rpm.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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I plan on running 4:11 gears. CR will be about 9:1. 4 Spd transmission. I would like to keep my cruise RPM about 2600 to 2850 roughly.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Check with Tim for your cam. He knows all about the retrofit HR cam selection.
 
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I'm running the Crane roller set up. I use the smallest of the four (HR-216/325-2s-12). It 216/224 duration at .050 and 562/586 lift. Might have been able to step up to the second one but I was afraid of idle issues. The cams were probably developed with only the 351c in mind. I'm very happy.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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bringing this one back to life. What did you decide? I did a special grind with comp that is 212,218 and .520 lift. Not big enough for 93 octane with 9:5 cr. I think I like the look of the crane system.
 
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