I Totally agree. IMO, this fits the build and intent of the vehicle just fine. The cam is small, the gears are mid level, (3.55) driving this 4spd manual truck should be easy and a joy. Reasonable mileage for a truck should be obtained relatively easy. I picked up innovative motor sports dual O2 sensors that plugged into the Hedman collectors.
With Florida’s mild speed limits and overall driving speeds, it should rpm in the cams sweet spot. It probably won’t be interstate friendly as speeds on them are very fast. The limit says 70mph, but that’s right lane driving most of the day and as you know being a Floridian, you’ll get passed right fast.
I believe when he hits the go pedal hard, it’ll move out reasonably well. I had a similar Crane cam (218/226 or something like that w/a 454/.480-112) in a pair of 318’s. It did pretty well in the little mill. Idled smooth, decent mileage (19 Hwy. @ it’s best) ran strong for what it was.
LD4B, 600 cfm, Hooker headers into a Jegs 2-1/2 exhaust, 3.21 sure gripped equipped 8-1/4 rear.
