1 bolt & 3 bolt cams

[Pipedaddy]

I have a 440 big block, can I use either a 1 or 3 bolt cam in it, or does the cam gear dictate which one to use.

 

[ToMang07]

Well the cam gear has to match the cam.....so the camshaft is the deciding factor.

 

[Pipedaddy]

so it's up to me whether to use a 1 bolt or a 3 bolt as long as the timing gear matches?

 

[Mopar Tim]

Sprocket....

 

[yellow rose]

so it's up to me whether to use a 1 bolt or a 3 bolt as long as the timing gear matches?

Yes. If you don't have a cam or timing set, I'd just buy the three bolt stuff. If you already have either a single bolt cam or timing set, then stay with the single bolt.

 

[70wayfarer]

single bolt for stock to medium performance, 3 bolt for higher performance higher revving applications. that's what i was told by my engine builder when i asked the same question.

 

[RustyRatRod]

The three bolt is needed for higher spring pressures.

 

[Brewzer67]

From someone who had a freak bolt failure on a single bolt setup, I would never go with a single bolt again. They're ok to use if it is what you have, but if buying a cam and chain, I would always go with a 3-bolt.

 

[krazykuda]

Sprocket....

Cog...

 

[fratzog lover]

Cog...

That's Sprockets to you. Spacely Sprockets.

 

[Bighead440]

Off topic a little, but I bought a small Isky roller cam (R505-T) for a BB sight-unseen, and when it came in, it was single bolt. Also it was a cast core, so it needs no bronze intermediate shaft gear, perfect for the street. But how do you control the thrust, when a thrust button/roller would go where the central bolt is? I figured out a solution but haven't tried it yet. Thanks McMaster/Carr. LOL

 

[bOb shingler]

must be top secret stuff!