Re: 258 cam

[adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)]

" From: Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>
" 
" 
" Just dropped one of my 258's at the machine shop for a rebuild.  Mark,
" the owner, is a fellow HOG member and built the 401 in my 69 Ambo.  He
" asked me what I wanted for a cam and I had thought just stock but be said
" a cam would really wake up the 258.  I have an Offy 4V intake and Holley
" 390 carb that can go on it, so anybody have any ideas?  I had originally
" thought a Baja Beast but am not real sure.
" 
" Now for the details.  The engine is going into my Eagle wagon with an
" auto.  I want more torque than high rpm horsepower.  I doubt the engine
" will ever see anything over 4 grand so no high lift, low vacuum deals are
" needed.

hmmm...  the stall curve of the converter really prevents you from
using much more low-end torque than stock.  you could change it, or
you could go for mid-range torque...

it might be worth talking to some place like b&m or art carr and
hearing what they suggest.
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