72 350 cam selection

[RCPeters]

I have a 72 350 175hp . I am going through this motor lightly. I had the heads cleaned up and stock springs installed. Valves look good (I am told). I am going back with stock intake carb 4QJ and crank. I would like to select a Cam that will bring some good low end torch. I am looking for it to be a driver. I am really not clear how to select the correct cam. Any help would be appreciated.

[TrunkMatt]

You just looking for pure performance? Or you also looking to get that lopey sound too???

 

You don't really need a huge lopey cam to make great power... but if you want the sound - it narrows your selections.

 

Go to 1:18 in this video to hear what I am talking about:

 

People in 350 Chevy Small block forums I browse seem to like the Edlebrock stuff... but I have no personal experience to say if they are good or not

 

I wish I knew what cam the guy that owned my Monte before put in my 72 350... it has HUGE low end power, an amazing lopey sound that makes people think "wow - what is in there!?" but gets really damn good fuel efficiency (considering).

 

Some day... I'd like to know what is inside my engine.

[RCPeters]

Thanks for the video. I do like the sound . I am not sure what the stock 350 can handle as I am not pulling apart the block and stock heads. I would like to get as much low end power as I can with some lopey sound that will not overburden the "old " stuff in the engine!

 

Thanks for the help.

[Mike 57]

Call the cam manufacturers. Have all the info on your car, engine, compression, trans, rear gear. The can get you into the ball park. Call at least three.