Thread: What cam with my tunnel ram ?

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I have a 1980 Camaro with a 1979 4 bolt main 350. 10:1 pistons, 441 casting heads, from a 69 or 70 with 1.94 valves.
I will be using a summit tunnel ram combo with the 450's on it and stock point ignition (Because of the clearence problem) a 3000 torque master stall converter, and 3:90 gears.
My question is. What cam to use ? The comp cam magnum 280H cam is one that I have always wanted to try. But while my wife was looking it up on the computer, we discovered a comp cam magnum 286H grind with choppy idle, and needs at least a 2800 stall- I LIKE IT !!! We don't race the car but ,we want it to run and sound good. Just curious on your opinion.

Well the 280/286 is closer to working in the RPM range of the tunnel ram but when they start working good your heads are going to be at or past their limit, also the tunnel ram kills torque so your 3000 converter probley wont stall past 2400-2500, your gear is close although 4:11 or 4:56 would be better, and trade your points in for a pertronix unit ( fits under your stock cap )
IMHO