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Old May 14, 2022 | 06:25 PM
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Hot for teacher cam

So as I move across the country and try to find a house, my cut list is sitting in my in-laws Barn, just collecting dust. While I was out and about, I ran into a 69 Nova with the most beautiful sounding cam ever. I've decided that I don't care how much of a pain it makes it to drive, because my car is already a massive inconvenience, I need some lump in my life.

​​​​​​So it's a 455, bored out to a 468, with a turbo thrust 350 single carb tunnel ram, hooked up to a th350 with 2500 stall and 3.55 gears on 30-in tires.
tires. What's the biggest I can go before I have to install rollers? Or is it just worth it to have them installed as well? Pic of my current cam.
Old May 14, 2022 | 07:24 PM
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The W30 328* .474 has a great lope, and wont require an adjustable valve train.
Old May 14, 2022 | 08:22 PM
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Any idea what compession ratio your engine has? That really helps determine the appropriate camshaft.
Old May 14, 2022 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fun71
Any idea what compession ratio your engine has? That really helps determine the appropriate camshaft.
It's lower compression, I think 9:1. Runs great on 87 gas
Old May 16, 2022 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 70W-32
The W30 328* .474 has a great lope, and wont require an adjustable valve train.
If not this then maybe the 308* Olds cam. Plenty of personality and would work well with your auto trans. Speaking of, is the TH 350 built up for your big cube machine? May want to eventually go with the TH 400 w/3500 or so stall if you're going with a more aggressive cam.
Old May 17, 2022 | 04:56 AM
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Check out the Lunati Thumpers or Voodoos for noise. Keep the duration on the short side if the compression is low.
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