cam for a 540 stroker

[jeff caudill]

I'm building 440 stroked to 540ci.indy heads and intake all max wedge ported,10 to 1 compression msd ign with #6 box.10 converter with 2800 to 3200 stall.this is going in a 62 dart for the street to shut up the mushtwang and chevy guys in this area.was wondering if you gentle men could give me some help on what cam and gears you would use for this set up.want to go with a roller cam and be very streetable if possible.thanks for any and all help... Jeff

 

[67 B-body]

Google Comp Cams CamQuest software. You can see what different cams might do for your combination.... Also, Desktop Dyno can be interesting to use when trying to figure what changes work positively for you.

 

[actionange1]

I'm building 440 stroked to 540ci.indy heads and intake all max wedge ported,10 to 1 compression msd ign with #6 box.10 converter with 2800 to 3200 stall.this is going in a 62 dart for the street to shut up the mushtwang and chevy guys in this area.was wondering if you gentle men could give me some help on what cam and gears you would use for this set up.want to go with a roller cam and be very streetable if possible.thanks for any and all help... Jeff

I ran this cam with 1.5 rockers and a 3.91 gear in my 540. Went 10.60's and drove to cruise nights. It's for sale. Merry Christmas.
PM me.


For Sale:
Big block Comp Cams solid roller cam
.630 lift, Duration @ .050: intake- 260, exhaust- 264 lobe seperation- 108.0
$200.00 shipped in lower 48 states
In CT.

Ange

 

[wedge5]

16.60 ??????

This is a type-o for sure? I am guessing that you meant to put 10.60's

JEFF: You should look into a Hyd. roller type cam. .600 - .650 ish lift. I would think you would need a bigger stall also. Check into a 9 1/2" stall. It will launch like a 9 but cruise like a 10.

 

[actionange1]

16.60 ??????

This is a type-o for sure? I am guessing that you meant to put 10.60's

JEFF: You should look into a Hyd. roller type cam. .600 - .650 ish lift. I would think you would need a bigger stall also. Check into a 9 1/2" stall. It will launch like a 9 but cruise like a 10.

Look again I fixed it- 10.60
Also had a Lupo 9.5 converter for street strip at that time.

Too much Holiday cheer...LOL
:christmas_presents::Santa3:

 

[Bigal75]

Contact Bullet cams or Cam Motion - for a couple of bux more they will grind a custom cam for you.

 

[godfatherofchry]

Contact Bullet cams or Cam Motion - for a couple of bux more they will grind a custom cam for you.

X2 and be ready for all kinds of questions.but it will be worth it.........Artie

 

[Budnicks]

Very "streetable" is kind of subjective... Jeff I would call a reputable camshaft manufacturing company tell them the cars weight, what gear ratio you plan to run or what they recommend, trans type & converter stall speed, tire size/type, RPM range/capability, operating range/cruise speed {"streetable" at 35 & 60mph}, compression ratio, bore size, combustion chamber size, valve sizes/styles, valve seals guides springs retainers & locks or their recommendations, push rod type & lengths or their recommendations, lifter type or their recommendations, what cylinder head type & flow rates {very important}, exhaust system, induction system, ignition system, goals that you want to achieve with the 540 in the 62 Dart, whether you have power brakes or any other vacuum type accessories... Good luck with your cam choice... Try maybe contacting Mancini Racing they won't steer you wrong or try to sell you something that you don't need...

 

[jeff caudill]

thanks everybody,I appreciate all your help and info.that's why I love this site! a lot of great people and knowledge!