Cam recommendation for 401 in '74 Jav/AMX

[Marty Bricker <mbrickerusn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sent the following request to Reed Cams

I am rebuilding a 401 to put in my 74 Javelin/AMX. 
Here are the specifics:
> > -401 core
> > -.030 forged pistons
> > -Indy cylinder heads
> > -1.6 roller rockers
> > -Moly rings
> > -Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake
> > -Edelbrock elec choke 600 cfm carb
> > -MSD Ready to Run Distributor w 8207 coil
> > -2500 stall converter on 998 auto trans
> > -double roller timing chain
> > -manual brakes (disk front, drum rear)
> > -power steering
> > -no a/c
> > -I want this to be a strong street performer that
> > can also be driven to cruise nights, around town
and to out of state car shows. 
> > I'm looking for your cam and lifter
recommendations
> > for my vehicle and application.  Thanks for your
help.

1st reply from Reed:  What is your desired power
range?

My reply:

The Air Gap manifold range is 1500-6500 but I don't
> think I'll ever be that high(I think the 600cfm carb
> will limit the top end as well).  I'm most concerned
> with mid to low range power (1500-5000?).  This is a
> 3spd Auto (998 trans) with non-lockup 2.87 rear
> gears.
>  A lopey idle is ok but I don't want to have it
> stall
> out at stop lights or have to chirp the tires
> everytime I pull away from a stop sign or bog down
> if
> pulling away quickly from a stop.  I didn't include
> this last time but the car is about 3100 lbs.  It
> will
> also be using stock exhaust manifolds and 2" exhaust
> thruough turbo mufflers.  It also has functional
cowl induction.  I hope this makes sense. 

Reed recommendation:
I suggest a TM272/276h10a2 grind. It's specs are
272/276 advertised duration, 218/223 duration at .050
and .491/.502 lift. 110 lobe sep and install it on 106
intake centerline. Cost is $123.40.

Comments?


		
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