Cams for 318's

[Illahe]

Not made anymore. FYI

I get that the TRW cam is out of production. If the cam is a good grind, it’s easy duplicated. Delta/Oregon/Schnider…etc.

 

[Illahe]

I have to admit that the dynamic compression calculator has fooled me too.

Recently I watched a GT/? Class racer pilot an aspirated 318 (gasp) Dodge Daytona into to the high to mid 10’s in 6000’ density altitude with a Rochester on top of 1.88 valve 308 castings.

I’m budget limited like most, but witnessing a well sorted effort speaks louder than the rag publishing and desktop calculators.

Look up Shane Studely, of Precision Cylinder Head in Ceda Utah and have a conversation with him about 318’s. He claims that he’s in the High 9’s. With his Dakota.

 

[66fs]

Specs?

I have the specs for that, but it is a solid lifter cam.

 

[Illahe]

I have the specs for that, but it is a solid lifter cam.

Even better. Please post them up. Hydraulic cams are for station wagons and pick ups...

 

[Frank Dinatally]

What would be a good oil pressure for a 318 LAwith magnum heads

 

[Illahe]

What would be a good oil pressure for a 318 LAwith magnum heads

If your rebuilding the engine, or your in the oil pan install a Melling M72 with the high pressure spring (available on amazon). The HV72 tends to flood the valve covers. 35-40# at idle 60-70# max when running under 185 with 10/30, depending on you engine bearing clearance.

 

[66fs]

TRW Racing and Performance Parts copyright 1969

TP141 Solid lifter camshaft
422 Intake lift, .413 Exhaust lift, 284 duration I&E, overlap 64 degrees, .017 Intake lash cold, .030 Exhaust lash cold. VL-31 lifter.

The 65-67 273 was the only High Performance small block cam listed.

 

[Frank Dinatally]

Thank you

 

[6T9QDA]

I'll throw one on the pile. I had Delta regrind this one for me a long time ago for a roller LA 318, and it really is "one notch above stock". Measured 9:1 with 302 heads, Performer induction, early 340 manifolds and dual exhaust. Low gear set in the 904 with a 3.23 8-3/4. Does it shake the ground? Does it make small children run for their mamas? No and no, but it's exactly what I wanted for a street cruiser. Idles nicely and pulls strong up to any speed I'm likely to go. Way too mild for a lot of you guys, but I like it.

 

[66fs]

I'll throw one on the pile. I had Delta regrind this one for me a long time ago for a roller LA 318, and really is "one notch above stock". Measured 9:1 with 302 heads, Performer induction, early 340 manifolds and dual exhaust. Low gear set in the 904 with a 3.23 8-3/4. Does it shake the ground? Does it make small children run for their mamas? No and no, but it's exactly what I wanted for a street cruiser. Idles nicely and pulls strong up to any speed I'm likely to go. Way too mild for a lot of you guys, but I like it.

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That does look like a nice one.

 

[MonkeyTrev]

This popped up for sale in my area. Full kit. Not sure how I’d be in a 318. Cam specs are not my forte.

 

[moparmat2000]

Who here has used the Melling SPD-22 ? It's a 68 340 automatic cam. I have one in an engine I am building up

 

[toolmanmike]

Who here has used the Melling SPD-22 ? It's a 68 340 automatic cam. I have one in an engine I am building up

@George Jets has used them I believe. Help me find the umph in my 360

 

[2xabody]

Voodoo 494 intake 513 exhaust flat tappet

 

[earlymopar]

Some beautiful cars, engines and engine bays in this thread. I'm impressed.

 

[MonkeyTrev]

This has kept me out of trouble most of my life with a small block mopar, street driven.
Pick a cam that you think is perfect for your application, then buy the next smaller one.

I like this!