farmall Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hey guys. I have a 1972 monte with stock 350, 4 barrel engine with 117000 miles. It has a Muncie 4 speed and 3.08 gears in the rear. The motor has not been tampered with, as far as I know. I bought it from the original owner last year and it had been parked since 1988. It has been smoking on start up so I decided to change the valve seals. I tore it down last night and got to thinking that this would be a great time to change the cam. My plans for the car are to drive it, a lot. I am not interested in racing but would like to have a nice sound and, although I am really not concerned with more power, a few more horsies are welcome. Would you have any recommendations on what specs I should look for in a cam? This is a budget minded upgrade at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 contact Lunati and ask for a recommendation, I won't use another comp cam http://www.lunatipower.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemalibu Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I second that caution against Comp, Sam... the last one that I put in a sbc lost two lobes within a year. You can also give Chris a call at Straub Industries: 423-391-7774. I would trust his recommendation in a heart-beat... his solid and hydraulic flat cams are top-of-the-line, and only $250. If the custom grinds are too expensive, then you can find a grind that mirrors the one that he recommends in a Lunati or Howards cam and know that it will be reliable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorDog72 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 contact Lunati and ask for a recommendation, I won't use another comp cam http://www.lunatipower.com/ Did you have a bad experience with Comp? Just curious because that's whats in my engine. I always thought Comp was the best stuff out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If using a flat tapper cam, I would never buy another comp I will never use another flat tapper cam, it's roller or nothing for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmall Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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