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hitman33dp
AMC Nut Joined: Mar/19/2014 Location: Farwell, NE Status: Offline Points: 389 |
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Posted: Jul/31/2014 at 1:10pm |
I am getting ready to start rebuilding the 360 for my 74 AMX/Jav. I have a question. I do not know that much about cams. I keep hearing about the new comp cams Thumper, but I have know idea what size cam or cam kit I need. I have an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb, performer intake, will be running the new Patriot shorty headers, I plan on going .030 over with forged pistons. It has a Pertronix Ignitor II installed on distributor. I am not looking for a racecar as I plan to take my wife and kids with me in it to shows and cruises, but don't want a pooch either. Also will be upgrading exhaust to 2.5". Any ideas on what cam kit might work best for my situation?
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74 "NOT A REAL AMX" Javelin / 2 x 74 Javelins / 71 Javelin SST
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gremlinsteve
AMC Addicted Joined: Dec/16/2008 Location: houston Status: Offline Points: 884 |
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What gearing
What compression A what converter So many unknown answers. I think a stock converter car would do best with that old summit 8600 or the comp 268 Or similar from other grinders. Stve |
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amx2bfast
AMC Apprentice Joined: Aug/07/2013 Location: middlesex nc Status: Offline Points: 217 |
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I used the mutha thumpa in 2 engines. I needed special pushrods to get geometry right. Was not impressed. Took it out of my motor and in a .480 lift that I had. They bleed off a lot of bottom end.I would go with one of the comp setups that have been proven by other members here
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hitman33dp
AMC Nut Joined: Mar/19/2014 Location: Farwell, NE Status: Offline Points: 389 |
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4:11 gears, stock converter, I'll have to figure out compression.
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74 "NOT A REAL AMX" Javelin / 2 x 74 Javelins / 71 Javelin SST
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ramblerracer
AMC Fan Joined: Jul/23/2014 Location: westminster co Status: Offline Points: 17 |
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Ive been on the Jeep side for too long. Dug out my AMC stuff I've had for 30 years seams I have 1970 Machine #291c heads 1.6 roller rockers and 7/16 studs block # have been shaved from factory, I have a 1980 spirit wanting to put a V8 into for bracket racing. "NO CHEVY" I dont have money, but I have pride I don't want to put rare parts in my Toy. I have r4b w/ amc numbers maybe willing to trade for cage and suspenion work! Once again has any one thought of a motor plate?!!!!
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