Budget 360 build in heavy car- Which cam?

greymouser7 said
I disagree with your choices, and many of the suggestions. An advertised 206/212 camshaft or Crane's 693901 (Crane 693902 with lifters) for a HEAVY CAR, that CRUISES, with throttle response. Having more horsepower at top end doesn't fit this description. the crane has torque come on at idle, or 700 rpm, and all done at 4500 rpm for the hp band but people claim that they have run that camshaft up to 5500 rpm no problem. This puts the torque right where you described the purpose of your car. An advertised 204 to 211 for the intake would be what I believe that you should be shooting for. I cannot imagine a more appropriate recommendation given your described requirements. Best Wishes and please tell us what you end up selecting and how well you feel it performs.

I respectfully disagree on that one. The smaller cam of the 2 that I posted is the smallest I'd go. A cam like that crane, mine as well run a stock cam in my eyes. I say cruise, but I'm not looking for something docile that will have "excellent street manners" as so many people say...I could care less how I accelerate away from a light driving normally, I'm more interested in power when I stomp on it- so something that won't be a complete dog with the lowly stock compression bottom end, a good converter, and my lead heavy right foot should hopefully get me what I am after, while still being able to put around just fine.

I will definitely keep you guys posted on what I end up doing, and how it performs. We will see...either epic failure or epic fun! lol