Recommendations on a cam size
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Recommendations on a cam size
Hello folks, I have a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S with a stock 1969 Toronado 455. It has a few bolt on's in the form of a 750 Holley, Edelbrock torker intake, hedders, dual 2 1/2" flowmaster exhaust. The transmission is automatic and is built strong. I am tearing it apart to replace all the gaskets and I'm wondering if while I have the timing cover off if a camshaft swap would be good. I would be replacing the lifters and pushrods to match what I decide to go with. Cam sizing has always been something I should've studied more but didn't. My question is what duration size? Roller or hydraulic? I'm ok changing rockers if needed. I want it to be drivable with the family but add a little bump to it along with performance. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your time. My name's Henry.
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Fyi
Questions that need answering
What gears in diff?
What rear tire size?
What converter?
How do you plan on using the car?
Answer all of these questions before choosing a cam if you want a balanced drivetrain.
What gears in diff?
What rear tire size?
What converter?
How do you plan on using the car?
Answer all of these questions before choosing a cam if you want a balanced drivetrain.
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OP - you can have a roller and it'll still be hyd. More changes would need to come with that however. Also what lifter size etc. You'll need to make a few decisions and observations before you can move forward.
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