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cutlassefi · May 11th, 2009, 06:18 AM

I agree with CaptJim on most everything except as he said, the opinion of Engle cams. I had one, didn't spec out as described and overall I wasn't impressed. My opinion. Also as Jim said, shoot for 10:1. Aluminum heads are a bit more forgiving.
Jim's right though, not too much cam, just consider a different one. Lunati makes some nice Flat tappet designs as well as others. Take your time. It's easier to replace a manifold if it isn't right, it's a lot more of a hassle to change the cam.
Don't forget to degree it as well. Jim has a good video explaining this.

May 11th, 2009, 06:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
cutlassefi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Fl Posts: 164	350 Build I agree with CaptJim on most everything except as he said, the opinion of Engle cams. I had one, didn't spec out as described and overall I wasn't impressed. My opinion. Also as Jim said, shoot for 10:1. Aluminum heads are a bit more forgiving. Jim's right though, not too much cam, just consider a different one. Lunati makes some nice Flat tappet designs as well as others. Take your time. It's easier to replace a manifold if it isn't right, it's a lot more of a hassle to change the cam. Don't forget to degree it as well. Jim has a good video explaining this. Last edited by cutlassefi; May 11th, 2009 at 06:22 AM..