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Old 12-24-2023, 11:41 PM
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Default Low budget refresh but need a new cam

Hi, first post here. I just picked up a low mileage 1968 400 out of a Catalina. I’m going to do a basic low budget refresh, tear it down to inspect, replace bearings, rings & gaskets. The motor is untouched so I want to replace the cam, lifters & springs, it has stock #15 heads. It’s going into a 67 LeMans driver, will have a turbo 350 & 3.36 rear gear.

Originally I was thinking a 068 cam but wondering if I should look at a different cam? Maybe a 2801, Crower 06916, etc? The car is a weekend cruiser, might go to the track once or twice for testing.

All the cam failures have me worried but I don’t really have the budget for a roller especially for a low buck garage style build. So what are some best practices for a new cam with today’s parts? Stick with a quality cam mfr, Johnson Hylift lifters, springs from the cam supplier? What else?

 


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