v8 cam kits

[milld]

Hi Guys,

Well I'm soon to have a secondhand 3.9 v8 in my posession, has done 250k, some gaskets need doing, valley cover & rocker cover. I need to fit my v belt timing cover to the motor, so I thought whilst I'm there I should change cam, lifters, and timing chain. Does anyone know of a good cam that would be give a few extra horses. I think power down low would be better. I've heard of a few but then I hear of people not liking one and prefer another. Is there a general consensus of one in particular that everyone agrees on that would suit a RRC? apart from the original?

Also some say that fitting a v belt timing cover to a serpintine engine that the crank is longer/spacer required or something along those lines. What is the truth behind this? Is it a straight swap?

[mopar]

Hi Guys,

Well I'm soon to have a secondhand 3.9 v8 in my posession, has done 250k, some gaskets need doing, valley cover & rocker cover. I need to fit my v belt timing cover to the motor, so I thought whilst I'm there I should change cam, lifters, and timing chain. Does anyone know of a good cam that would be give a few extra horses. I think power down low would be better. I've heard of a few but then I hear of people not liking one and prefer another. Is there a general consensus of one in particular that everyone agrees on that would suit a RRC? apart from the original?

Also some say that fitting a v belt timing cover to a serpintine engine that the crank is longer/spacer required or something along those lines. What is the truth behind this? Is it a straight swap?

go for something with short duration and high lift (comparitively) and try to get one with 112 lobe seperation, maybe more

[BigJon]

Is it going to be EFI or carbs? I have heard a 3.9 EFI cam will do wonders for a carb engine. If it is EFI then you will need to stay very close to stock unless you are chipping.

[milld]

Hi, yeah it's efi with 14cux, I also have unichip and extractors.

Cheers

Steve

[Hobbes]

Steve,
LovemyRangie went down this track - mega thread with pics right here!
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/82790-opinions-best-3-9-v8-cams.html

Never did find out how it ran though...Andrew?

enjoy!
Chris

[Siska]

I'm about to install a Crower Cam with 446 lift and 260 duration. Will be running a few other goodies to make it work well though.

Will let you know how it goes :angel:

[milld]

Hi Siska,

Is that the ;

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Buick - 215, 300 & 340
Performance level 2 - Power Compu-Pro - Perfect combination of power and mileage with extended rpm range. Strong low end and mid-range power for spirited driving on or off the road.
INT/EXH - Dur @ .050” lift: 202°/210° RR: 1.6/1.6Gross Lift: 0.446”/0.451” LC: 112° RPM: 1500 to 4000 Redline: 5500
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looks good