How to choose a camshaft

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To summarize, the whole system has to match; carb, intake, head flow, exhaust, cam, torque converter stall speed, rear axle ratio, tire size, transmission ratios, and vehicle weight.  Some of those things are already decided for you within a small range, like vehicle weight and transmission ratios, while others are easily altered like rear axle ratios and tire size.  Choosing a cam with this knowledge might make it a bit easier to understand the reasons why a professional might recommend a certain cam and it might help you make wiser decisions about your cams in the end.  Either way, the right cam choice can make the difference between a well-sorted drivetrain and a clumsy, finicky engine that won't put a smile on your face.
 
To summarize, the whole system has to match; carb, intake, head flow, exhaust, cam, torque converter stall speed, rear axle ratio, tire size, transmission ratios, and vehicle weight.  Some of those things are already decided for you within a small range, like vehicle weight and transmission ratios, while others are easily altered like rear axle ratios and tire size.  Choosing a cam with this knowledge might make it a bit easier to understand the reasons why a professional might recommend a certain cam and it might help you make wiser decisions about your cams in the end.  Either way, the right cam choice can make the difference between a well-sorted drivetrain and a clumsy, finicky engine that won't put a smile on your face.
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For CAM CHOICE HELP, CHECK OUT :  http://www.camquest.com/ Lots of lessons to learn here!?
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