Funny, when calling the "tech line" at comp for cam selection advice, I had that "cubicle" feeling after hanging up
Obviously a popular topic here, lots of good info and shared experience , including that last link to more great experience shared by Jim Hand
I also feel that it's two different worlds between HR and HFT cams, and don't see myself considering the HR route anytime soon , so am focusing on the HFT info
I am also uncertain if I'd like the Rhoades lifters (restored stock looking gto convert), but I'd really like to hear them in person if there's anyone in central/eastern MA , southern NH that is running them ? Maybe I could catch up with them at an event somewhere over the summer
On the other hand, (and seemingly supported by that last Jim Hand article linked), I may not absolutely need the variable lifters if I were to switch to an 041 style cam, since I have a manual trans and manual brakes ? (currently I have 14" vac @ idle)
So I'm also wondering if anyone uses an 041 in a 455 with standard lifters , and with 1.65 or 1.5 rockers ?
I guess at 9.4 I could use an 041 cam, but if I wasn't planning to try the Rhoades lifters, what option might I have ?
It's obvious that the Rhoades with certain cams (041 etc) are a proven performer, but what about HFT options with standard lifters ?
My current "plan B" (if dissatisfied with the xe274), was/is the crower 60243 , but I'm not sure how much of a difference I would experience or if it would be worth it
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