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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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I'm looking for a cam for my 400. I want low-end torque. Any suggestions on which i should go with.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2002 | 01:31 AM
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You should probably use the smaller cam that summit offers in their name brand. It is $80 and comes with lifters. It will gibe you more hp and torque throughout the powerband.
Note that this cam is the same as the edelbrock cam that is a "matched package" with the performer intake.
sum-k5200 204 214 .484" .510"
Or if you to move the powerband a little higher up and get more hp

you could use the bigger summit cam.
sum-k5201 218 228 0.503" 0.503"

Since you said you want more torque I assume you need it down low so the 5200 would be the better choice and with headers, intake and bigger carb you will have 385 ft lbs according to edelbrock.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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get the desktop dyno 2000 from motion software and the cam disk

paly with it and then decide for yourself. that was the best money i spent.
 
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