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454 cam selection

Old Oct 1, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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ive got a 81 silverado with a mildly buit 454, 9:1 compression, bored .060 over, Edelbrock Performer intake and Performer 750 manual choke carb, RV cam 218/485.stock torque converter. 4.10s. i drag race it during the summer in the street legal class and am looking to install a bigger cam a little better suited for the strip. Ive been told i could go as big as a 240/560, but that seems a little aggressive without changing my intake, stall etc. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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I'm assuming you are wanting to keep your stock torque converter?
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Yes, would rather keep the stock converter.
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