I'm no mechanic but I do read / gather tons of info before I choose what's going on my build... Still, no matter how much I read about camshafts, I understand what the stats mean (duration, lobe separation, etc.) but how that translates into "real life" application, I'm lost. (that's the lack of experience talkin')
Here's the final build I'm aiming for...
My original 318 (numbers matching block) with:
- KB Pistons (KB167) Standard bore (I want to keep displacement as close to 318 as possible)
- original rods & crankshaft
- Indy/RHS LA-X Heads (milled by local Performance Machine shop)
- Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Intake
- original manifolds + 2.5 inch dual exhaust (h-pipe) from TTI
- Either Street Demon carb OR Sniper EFI system (not decided yet but I'd guess EFI is a must for a daily driver)
- original A904 (will be rebuilt by local transmission shop)
- Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive
- original 8.25 Diff... (thinking of installing Sure-Grip and 3.55 ratio)
As far as camshaft goes I was thinking of getting the P4452782AE kit (.429/.444 lift and 268/276 duration).
(what are you gonna use the car for ?)
- Daily Driver
- Occasionnal Weekend fun (Drag Strip, Lapping, Auto X)
Am I too conservative, too aggressive ? What camshaft would you use for that ?
