For comparison, here's an Elgin nearly stock heavy towing 318 regrind. Cam # RPM Range Valve Lift Adv. Dur. Dur. @ .050 OverLap LashHot Lobe Center Lifter #/ Cam Lifter Kit Smooth Stock Idle. Best Fuel Economy Cam. Good Choice for Heavy Towing. Spring Pressures - 95 lbs. On Seat - 240 lbs. Open E-983-P 1000-3200 Int .398 260 194 45 Hyd. 105 HL-2011 Exh .420 270 204 115 CL-983PK
And here's a stock replacement 318 Sealed Power camshaft.
Sealed Power Replacement Hydraulic Camshafts CS645
If your looking for the first baby step foot shuffle past the stock cam, the Elgin would probably be it. But I like the 204 cam installed at 4 degrees advanced better.
