need help deciding on a cam..

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    i have a 347 stroker gt40 heads 2.02/1.6 i been looking for a new cam with atleast .50 lift it must have some street use i have researched for a couple hours using a 351 cam in a non roller 302 70s block i plan to just swap the timing unless someone knows a strong 302 cam with rpm range
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    i was thinking comps 35-254-4, 35-602-4, 35-601-4
     
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    Either one of those cams seem like a good choice as long as you have the stall converter required. I don't know if you have ever driven a vehicle with a cam w/300 duration, that required a stall, and the vehicle not having a stall converter. But, it sure isn't an enjoyable ride through the stop lights.
     
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    i have a 3500 stall
     
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    talk to the tech rep for the cam company you will buy off of tell him everything you have done they can decide what is the best cam for your needs
     
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    I would not recommend using the Comp Thumper cams, I have talked with Comps techs and they say these cams are basically noise makers and have very narrow power bands.....

    The 35-254-4 looks decent.....

    I have been looking a Lunati Cams recently, they have some real nice grinds..... I have used a couple of there cams in the past with very good results..... I think this would be a nice cam for your set up, both for having a nice thump to it and having a nice broad power range.....

    http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=1645&gid=287
     
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    Yep, your 347 is more like a 351 than a 302. The cam timing events are different for the longer stroke. A popular 302 cam that works well in strokers is the Comp XE274HR roller cam. Now would be a good time to convert to roller. I've seen these cams sell used for $125 - $150. 'Course the link bar lifter for your old block can get expensive. If you're set on staying flat tappet get a cam for a 351W.
     
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