Very mild 318 - Comp 252H vs 340 cam?
Hi everyone. I'm on that magical phase where I'm trying to pick a cam for my '69 318. Specs are as follows:
-675 heads, stock (albeit with a 3-angle valve job and some other rebuild work)
-block bored 40 over
-stock crank and rods
-KB 167 pistons yielding a calculated 8.94:1 CR
-stock manifolds with a 2.25" TTI exhaust
-Edelbrock 500cfm Performer carb
-4bbl manifold yet to be purchased (probably a Performer as well)
-manual brakes with factory AC
This car will be my daily driver, so I want good idle and vacuum but hopefully with enough cam to take advantage of some of my upgrades over the stock 2bbl setup and single exhaust. It would seem like the Comp 252H would fit the bill, and I've also heard the 340 cam referenced as a good choice for a mild 318.
Torque is priority over RPM; most of my driving is around town anyway (although I am planning on a ~350 mile road trip this November).