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Old 03-01-2011, 01:32 PM
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Car: 84 camaro
Engine: 72 chevy 406 sbc
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 eaton posi
cam and heads?

time for an upgrade, can u guys suggest a cam and heads for my 406? 3.42 gears,crank and bearings replaced last summer.not wanting to go crazy with it. just want more out of it and a nice lumpy idle
Old 03-01-2011, 01:55 PM
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Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
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Re: cam and heads?

Whats your budget?

I'll assume cost isn't a factory for a second - a set of AFR 210cc heads, Edelbrock RPM or Holley 300-36 intake, and a cam in the 236-242* @ .050 range would be a pretty nice combo.
Old 03-01-2011, 06:28 PM
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Re: cam and heads?

cost is a factor lol umm. im thinking i can spend 1500- for parts
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