which cam for a lq4 408
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Specs in sig, low lift, like .551 or something. It seems like you have not talked to any cam companies, they can't give you a power rating. You are asking all the wrong questions and have a lot to learn. I suggest that you set reasonable goals and pay somebody to spec a cam.
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The 244/248 cam is a good street able cam. Had that in my last 370. In the 370 I have now is a 251/267 duration and it drives just fine, I have no issues drivin the truck everyday..
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What does the duration mean I know what lift means im running 510 lift and 268 272 now and that was oicked out by the engine builder
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Thanks and I just ordered this form jegs
Exhaust Valve Lift (in.)0.624Intake Valve Lift (in.)0.624Exh. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)267Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)301Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)317Lifter TypeHydraulic RollerUsageStreet/PerformanceEngine Make/SizeChevy Small Block LS1Int. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)251RPM Range2600-7000 $400
Exhaust Valve Lift (in.)0.624Intake Valve Lift (in.)0.624Exh. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)267Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)301Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)317Lifter TypeHydraulic RollerUsageStreet/PerformanceEngine Make/SizeChevy Small Block LS1Int. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)251RPM Range2600-7000 $400
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I knew you would get something like this if left to your own. If your heads were able to support 7000 rpm, you would have to upgrade every part of the valve train ($) to rev that high with some reliability. I think your heads should limit rpm, keeping you at a safer rpm. A cam designed for the rpm you will be running would give a much more usable powerband.
By the way, however much power I make would not help your decision because I have a blower. The only info that I could give you that would translate to a N/A, 408 c.i. engine, is the design peak rpm of my cam.
By the way, however much power I make would not help your decision because I have a blower. The only info that I could give you that would translate to a N/A, 408 c.i. engine, is the design peak rpm of my cam.
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I guess my earlier point was that if you called Comp, or had somebody like Pat G. spec a cam for you, they would know what your mods are able to support as far as rpm and valve lift go. From the info you have given us so far, it sounds to me like you think that you are going to be able to spin a stroked LQ4, otherwise stock, to 7000 rpm. Maybe you are not telling us that you have already planned a budget for the parts required to run 7000 rpm.