BBC 427 roller cam
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If it’s machined for it I would think it could be drilled and tapped for the thrust plate. Just not certain what timing set you’ll need.
Btw just for a comparison on your cam duration my 496’s had 244/248 duration. Installed 4 deg advanced peaked at 5,800 with hyd rollers and at 6,000 with solids. 4.250 stroke.
Something similar to the 731 cam I’d think.would be a good choice in a 427 to achieve what you want.
Btw just for a comparison on your cam duration my 496’s had 244/248 duration. Installed 4 deg advanced peaked at 5,800 with hyd rollers and at 6,000 with solids. 4.250 stroke.
Something similar to the 731 cam I’d think.would be a good choice in a 427 to achieve what you want.
#22
If it’s machined for it I would think it could be drilled and tapped for the thrust plate. Just not certain what timing set you’ll need.
Btw just for a comparison on your cam duration my 496’s had 244/248 duration. Installed 4 deg advanced peaked at 5,800 with hyd rollers and at 6,000 with solids. 4.250 stroke.
Something similar to the 731 cam I’d think.would be a good choice in a 427 to achieve what you want.
Btw just for a comparison on your cam duration my 496’s had 244/248 duration. Installed 4 deg advanced peaked at 5,800 with hyd rollers and at 6,000 with solids. 4.250 stroke.
Something similar to the 731 cam I’d think.would be a good choice in a 427 to achieve what you want.
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Lift on the 731 is 587/610. Duration 226/234. Would be a healthy cam in a 427. I didn’t catch though are you wanting to stay hyd flat tappet?
Are your heads the 290’s? If so they like 10-12 deg split in duration as many gm heads do.
The 731 should put you very close to peak hp at 6k.
Are your heads the 290’s? If so they like 10-12 deg split in duration as many gm heads do.
The 731 should put you very close to peak hp at 6k.
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Another option. Good call Mike, somehow I missed your post.
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Lift on the 731 is 587/610. Duration 226/234. Would be a healthy cam in a 427. I didn’t catch though are you wanting to stay hyd flat tappet?
Are your heads the 290’s? If so they like 10-12 deg split in duration as many gm heads do.
The 731 should put you very close to peak hp at 6k.
Are your heads the 290’s? If so they like 10-12 deg split in duration as many gm heads do.
The 731 should put you very close to peak hp at 6k.
Last edited by F-2 Speedy; 12-17-2020 at 10:43 AM.
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Im not trying to make a bunch more power, the choice of a hydro roller is for ease on the valve train, when engines sit for a long period of time between starts
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another Com cam, 110 LS
Intake Valve Lift (in.) 0.540
Exhaust Valve Lift (in.) 0.56
Int. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg) 242
Exh. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg) 248
RPM Range 2800-6100
Int. Duration Advertised (Deg) 294
Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg) 300
Intake Valve Lift (in.) 0.540
Exhaust Valve Lift (in.) 0.56
Int. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg) 242
Exh. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg) 248
RPM Range 2800-6100
Int. Duration Advertised (Deg) 294
Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg) 300




