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Originally Posted by WayFast84
Where can I pick up information on how to get matched parts ? or how to match parts?
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Matt, you've just asked what I think is the most complicated questions about probably the most misunderstood part of an engine.
Good questions, should have asked last night it would have taken up the entire dinner conversation! There is far too much information to put into this message.
What I would strongly suggest you do is to stop trying to mod your engine right now, wait at least a few weeks until you have properly research this. It took me almost of month of compairing cams before I narrowed it down to 4, then two, eventually I had a custom grind made based on what I thought was best for me, and after many phone calls to engine builders and Cam manufactors. Cam selection IS THAT IMPORTANT!
I would also strongly suggest your first step is to buy a book about building small block Chevy engines, One of my favorite books is about Cams and Valve trains by Graham Hanen. It’s under $20 and contains information you’ll be able to reference the rest of your life!
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Originally Posted by WayFast84
well on Chevy high performance they have top y hot engine combos, they have a 355 making 409 hp with vortec heads and a cam. now I want that set up but it gives different options on parts and stuff.
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As others have already stated, magazines are good to look at, but their articles are for the most part to sell advertiser’s products. You are not going to get all the information you need. Plus, that 355 is completely difference they your 305. Again, first read the book I suggested above, once you understand a cam shaft’s profile = lobe design, lift, duration and separation and engine/head flow characteristics then you’ll be able to better understand what it is you need to be looking for.
I’m not trying to blow~off your question, but until you can better understand all the pieces that interact in the valve train all of our suggestions are not going to either help you or make any sense.
Next dinner we’re at I’ll be more then happy to discuss cam profile and valve trains with you. But I’ll wear out my fingers typing before I get you the info you really need.
John B.