Scout63
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I know this topic is well hashed out, but I could use some help. I’m having a 440 motor built for my ‘65 Sport Fury four-speed Convertible. I want it to look stock, provide usable low rpm torque, be fairly smooth and have a little bit more rumble than stock. I use the car for cruising around town and errands. The builder has specd a roller cam setup, which is fine with me, but the cam he purchased is a Comp cams Xtreme Energy 230/236 3 bolt hydraulic roller cam. I had asked him to send me cam and head specs for discussion. We spoke yesterday and he said that he can return it and order a different cam. My review of the Comp notes and some YouTube videos have me worried that this is too aggressive for my intended use. Here is the Comp page for the cam:
Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Roller Cam (3 Bolt) for Chrysler 383-440
The heads are 440 Source aluminum Stealth heads.
I think I’d like to stay with a Comp cam. There is a 224/230 hydraulic roller cam but it still seems aggressive:
https://www.compcams.com/xtreme-energy-224-230-hydraulic-roller-cam-3-bolt-for-chrysler-383-440.html
Am I better going with a flat tappet cam?
Thanks everyone. Ben
Xtreme Energy 230/236 Hydraulic Roller Cam (3 Bolt) for Chrysler 383-440
The heads are 440 Source aluminum Stealth heads.
I think I’d like to stay with a Comp cam. There is a 224/230 hydraulic roller cam but it still seems aggressive:
https://www.compcams.com/xtreme-energy-224-230-hydraulic-roller-cam-3-bolt-for-chrysler-383-440.html
Am I better going with a flat tappet cam?
Thanks everyone. Ben