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Technical flathead cam questions and suggestions

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hotrodderhaag, Aug 25, 2014.

  1. hotrodderhaag
    Joined: Jan 22, 2007
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    i have my 37 flathead tore down and headed for the machine shop to get an overhaul.. im trying to figure out what cam i want to run. i want a very aggressive idle. Im not looking for some huge race engine build. its a mild overhaul with stock bore, aluminum heads and a valve job.
    I want to run an ISKY for sure. i was interested in the FULL RACE. some say its to aggressive to drive on the street so they suggested the 400jr. .. my question is, is anyone running a full race on the street? do i need different valve springs to match the cam? and how about a 4oo jr? or is there other cams anyone suggest?
    this is my first flathead build.. I dismantled the engine and its a bare block headed to the shop today.

    thanks guys
     
  2. Texas Webb
    Joined: Jan 5, 2010
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    Ask over on the Barn also.
     
  3. hotrodderhaag
    Joined: Jan 22, 2007
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    also,
    it has a mcculloch supercharger and dual carbs,
     
  4. Russco
    Joined: Nov 27, 2005
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    Russco
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    from Central IL

    Check with Pete1 for a cam choice and see if he will grind it for you. If you do end up with an Isky. I strongly suggest you degree it for accuracy. I have one of their 300 dollar paper weights that's never been ran in my ba*****t.
     
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  5. roseville carl
    Joined: Dec 29, 2008
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    X2 on Pete 1 just tell him what you expect it to do and listen...........
     
  6. Hotrodmyk
    Joined: Jan 7, 2011
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