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crazy longhorn · 08-28-2021, 03:13 PM

I would suggest a Comp cams XE-262, if you are running a flat tappet hydraulic. I ran an XE-268 in my 383 (Edelbrock top). The cam had a hint of lope @ idle, & pulled from the bottom! That 383 was a 1/4 inch longer on stroke than the the 355, & you will hear it more in the shorter stroke engine. If not going loose on the converter, I think you will be happy with a slightly smaller camshaft.

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08-28-2021, 03:13 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: anyone wanna help me pick a cam? I would suggest a Comp cams XE-262, if you are running a flat tappet hydraulic. I ran an XE-268 in my 383 (Edelbrock top). The cam had a hint of lope @ idle, & pulled from the bottom! That 383 was a 1/4 inch longer on stroke than the the 355, & you will hear it more in the shorter stroke engine. If not going loose on the converter, I think you will be happy with a slightly smaller camshaft. Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....