jhoppeolds

Currently doing a stock rebuild a '65 425 Starfire engine. Is there a source for a stock grind camshaft? If not, what is the overall availability of the early 45 degree cams?

Smitty275

Readily available from most cam companies. I have one on the shelf for sale. Unfortunately I'm not going to be in the shop for several days.

cutlassefi

Or I offer custom grinds as well. Thanks.

edzolz

I have a new in box Erson TQ 20. 45 degree cam. $75 plus the ride.

Run to Rund

Comp Cams can grind them also.

The Flash

whats a good size cam for something above stock?
my engine is at the re builder and cam was worn
1966 425
thanks

cutlassefi

Erson MP2 would be perfect for a better that stock replacement.

The Flash

ill look in to that

thanks

The Flash

any ideas where i can find one of these cams?
PBM performance has it listed but there checkout is not working
before i pickup the phone i want to see if there are any other options
thanks

cutlassefi

Yes any Erson dealer can get you that cam.

L69

Mark from cutlassefi. Knowledgeable and honest

The Flash

just to double check, this cam is very big compared to stock also the discription does not say its for a 45 degree 425 engine

jhoppeolds

I was looking at the Erson M/P1 as a suitable replacement for the stocker in my '65 Starfire 425, but the Erson catalog only shows 39 degree cams and numerous attempts to call them to see about any of their cams being ground in a 45 degree bank angle only resulted in a busy signal (even after hours). Seems like the phone is off the hook. Also called Comp Cams and was told they are currently not offering any cams in a 45 degree angle due to the lack of blanks.

The Flash

after measuring turns out i have a 45 degree engine have you heard anything about camcraftcams com?

70cutty

You guys should contact Mark - Cutlassefi for all your cam questions and needs. Great guy to deal with, he has helped many with their cams and more.

The Flash

i spoke to the guy at camcraft and he seamed knowledgeable about the Olds engine he even showed me how to check to verify it was a 45 degree engine.
On there web site it states that it should be verified as well as lifter diameter and that was new to me so that's why i was asking.

cutlassefi

Once in a blue moon you'll find an Olds block that'll have both oddities, i.e. a 45 degree bank angle AND a .921 lifter bore. So if it has a .842 lifter bore it most likely will be a 45 degree block and vice versa.