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Old May 23, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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cam for today

I am building a 455. I want it as close to a 70 442 as posible. What is a good cam from todays grinds. Please give me some cam numbers that I can look at for this build.
Old May 23, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Why not just get a factory type cam from supercars unlimited
Old May 23, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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Why not just get a factory type cam from supercars unlimited
Do you have a brand name, or part number that you can give me, that you have used with a 455 build?
Old May 23, 2015 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kjr442
Do you have a brand name, or part number that you can give me, that you have used with a 455 build?
No i dont have the part numbers but i have used them before without issue...if you go on the site page and type cams you will see a whole list of factory cams from 328 down with original GM part numbers for reference
Old May 23, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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My 2 cents.

Why settle for a OEM or similar grind when modern cam technology is so far superior?


Choose a cam based on the rest of the components in your drivetrain along with the tire height & how you utilize the car.
Old May 23, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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I was thinking if you want a 70 442 to run like it was suppose to and want that feel then you would want the all important cam characteristics to go with it...greg at supercars has been an olds cornerstone for 40 years and you cant go wrong with them
Old May 23, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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That is all I am after, just a good replacement for a 70 442. no matter what, I know it will be better then they were in 1970
I will make the call to Supercars. Thank you
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