Camshaft identification

[alyak]

I have this cam that came out of a 360, I am trying to identify it. It has DRV3 stamped on the end, and some other numbers. Looks like D2 and I-5 under it, and one the other side it looks like C2 and either VS4 or V64 under it. Googling drv3 camshaft came up with this. Can anybody help me with this?

Melling 23203 Engine Camshaft

 

[alyak]

Doing this method of measurement, I get a lift of .296

How to Measure Camshaft Lift - NASA Speed News Magazine

 

[GTX JOHN]

I my experience that method only works on very
mild camshafts. A dial indicator/Mag Base and a lifter in the block will
getter a more accurate figure on High Perf. or Racing cams without breaking
you budget.
Finding someone with a Cam Master is a much better method yet.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Doing this method of measurement, I get a lift of .296

How to Measure Camshaft Lift - NASA Speed News Magazine

That's correct for the intake lobe of the Melling camshaft. .296 x 1.5 rocker ratio is .444 lift at the valve, so that's probably it. if it is and it's in good shape, I'd run it. That's a good old school grind.

 

[rumblefish360]

I agree. I had used the Crane variant twice with good results.
Crane Cams 693941 Crane Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshafts | Summit Racing
While not a huge power house, it has an increase in power while maintaining decent vacuum and a good idle. This is a really easy going cam on the valve train parts. A very good driver cam with increased power. I’d run it if it’s a daily driver, for sure. I would roughly out this cams RPM range in the 1500 - 5500 area.

It does like a 4bbl., headers and increased compression. 9.5-1 (Iron headed) is as far as I’d go. I’ve used in as low as a 7.8-1 ratio.

 

[alyak]

Thank you for all the help! I really appreciate it