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March 3 2008 at 4:03 PM
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Kulutz is right. Your options in that vehicle are limited. Rather than search the world over for the right cam, have yours reground to whatever specs you want. Cost about 150 with lifters after shipping. Convert your ignition to electronic with any major brand conversion. I prefer Pertronix. My brother likes Mallory. Pay attention to the timing curve. In a big car use vacuum secondary carb. 650 to 750 CFM is fine for a heavy street car. A good custom 2 1/2" or 3" dual exhaust with some decent flowmaster style mufflers will be the best way to go. All headers must be custom made or converted. 460 ford ports line up nice and so do Big block Chevy. Neither will fit your chassis. In your case, headers are an expensive luxury. After engine look at torque converter and transmission. Try to get c-6 if you can. Much tougher and more goodies available. Pistons are not too hard. Somebody in this forum had a nice set made and put picture on line. Had contact info too! Good luck. TJR

 
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  1. upgrades - John on Mar 3, 10:05 PM
    1. upgrade-roller - Treinarts on Mar 4, 8:14 AM
      1. upgrade-roller - John on Mar 4, 9:08 AM
        1. cam spec sheet - Treinarts on Mar 4, 10:24 AM
        2. cam spec sheet - Treinarts on Mar 4, 10:25 AM
          1. cam spec sheet - John on Mar 4, 11:18 AM
     
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