Mopar Purple Cam 340

SGlez10 said

I'm not looking to build a racer, just a cruiser that can show off a little when the moment calls for it

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Well in that case you will need to know your exact compression ratio. If your compression ratio was set up for a long period cam, then it is not always easy to successfully install a cam of lessor duration, because of the possibility of hitting the detonation wall.
A nice street cam is a 218 to 223 intake duration, with a complementing compression ratio. Tons of low rpm torque to run 3.23s and less. And the bonus is it will get better fuel mileage in steady state cruising.
With good heads, you can make in the range of 300/325hp with a 223 FTH cam. That will spin tires all thru first gear; Any street 14/15 tire you can fit into the factory tubs, with 3.23s or more.
And with an overdrive geared for 65=1680, I made one trip getting phenomenal fuel mileage. Mind you I had a longer stroke,namely 3.58.

Happy HotRodding