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Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-08-2017, 08:55 PM

Cams are science, black arts, and dumb luck all mixed together.

The 0-5000 cam will have better off throttle take off vs the 1000-5000 cam. Which likely would have better off idle performance.

But a cam is only one portion of a engine build, and everything has to match for optimal performance. As I always tell people there's 350hp then there's 350hp.

You can do it the old school way, and you will have 350hp. Or you can do it right have your 350hp, but with power everywhere else too.

So if your looking for power of some sort I would look to a late model 350 Vortec with the roller cam. A mild build with full bolt ons on that engine works great for heavier trucks

03-08-2017, 08:55 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,666	Re: Lunati cam Question Cams are science, black arts, and dumb luck all mixed together. The 0-5000 cam will have better off throttle take off vs the 1000-5000 cam. Which likely would have better off idle performance. But a cam is only one portion of a engine build, and everything has to match for optimal performance. As I always tell people there's 350hp then there's 350hp. You can do it the old school way, and you will have 350hp. Or you can do it right have your 350hp, but with power everywhere else too. So if your looking for power of some sort I would look to a late model 350 Vortec with the roller cam. A mild build with full bolt ons on that engine works great for heavier trucks