Opinions wanted on a 351w build...

[cavboy78]

Thanks for the input on custom cams. I am going to make some phone calls/e-mails this week to see what the response is. I'll post up what I get back, and hopefully, a decision!

 

[htwheelz67]

Jay is a bit.....Arrogant but he does know his stuff, years ago there was a guy named Denny Wykopff he did absolutely the best custom cams made, I went with Jay after not finding Denny anywhere. The comp xe274hr is still an excellent grind, you may call Joe Sherman Joe Sherman Racing he can give you a semi custom grind from comp and he REALLY knows his stuff.

 

[cavboy78]

I understand the billet vs. SADI cam issue. My question is this...There is quite a price difference between a TFS 2 and the XE274HR. Is the material used better on the Comp or are you just paying for a name? or is a SADI a SADI?

 

[cavboy78]

Just wanted to check in with an update. I have finally talked to a builder that I feel very comfortable with. After our initial discussion we seemed to agree on MOST everything. He is recommending a custom cam and will set up the valvetrain to match. The only thing that he mentioned which I was not expecting was the choice of heads. I was thinking the TFS 190 FAC or AFR 185/205's and he recommended RHS or Dart cylinder heads, with about a 200cc runner. I am not as familiar with these and just wanted to do the sanity check with you all.

 

[Wicked65]

As far as off the shelf cams, the Anderson Ford Motorsport cams are pretty sweet. Might be worth a call.

 

[rbohm]

Just wanted to check in with an update. I have finally talked to a builder that I feel very comfortable with. After our initial discussion we seemed to agree on MOST everything. He is recommending a custom cam and will set up the valvetrain to match. The only thing that he mentioned which I was not expecting was the choice of heads. I was thinking the TFS 190 FAC or AFR 185/205's and he recommended RHS or Dart cylinder heads, with about a 200cc runner. I am not as familiar with these and just wanted to do the sanity check with you all.

any of the heads suggested will do just fine. as for the cam, a custom grind is best if it isnt much more than an off the shelf cam.

 

[cavboy78]

the cam isn't going to run much more than an ots cam and I don't mind spending the little extra money on something that important. I was just a little caught off guard by the Dart recommendations. I have not been able to find much info on these at all and have not seen many people run them on SBF's. I guess I'll see what he can do on price for these vs. the FAC 190's or AFR's. If it's much cheaper i guess i'll just go with Darts. If it's close in price, I may try to push for the TFS/AFR's. thanks for the feedback