Any Feedback on Lunati "Voodoo" Hyd Cams???

[woody9512]

I'm currently searching for a Hyd Cam for my 71 340 Cuda (4-speed @ 355gears) to replace my Comp Cam's Magnum (1800-5500 rpm range) which has.470 lift and need to replace due to a bad lobe. Have any of you used the Lunati "Voodoo" Cams or know of anyone who has?? Looking for some feedback either good or more important I guess...BAD.....They have a couple that look pretty good on paper for a possible replacement??

Thanks  "Tim"

[Chryco Psycho]

The VooDoo cams work , I still prefer the Engle but I can get voodoo for slightly less cost & we installed one in a 360 , good cam 

[woody9512]

Just curious as to ideas on how this new cam will sound as to idle based on duration numbers etc compaired to my old one. Will I notice a difference?? Also how about vacuum when compaired to each other.....as I've got power brakes??

Old Cam: Competition Cams Hyd "Magnum Series:
Adv Duration 270 / 270 In and Ex.
Duration @.050  224 / 224 In and Ex.
Gross Valve Lift .469 / .469 In and Ex
LSA 110   Intake Centre 106

New Cam I'm thinking about Lunati Hyd "VooDoo Series"
Adv Duration 268 In  276 Ex
Duration @ .050 226 In  234 Ex
Gross Valve Lift .494 In   .513 Ex
LSA / ICL 110 / 106

Thanks Again   "Tim"

[700HPCharger]

I don't think that there will be too much a difference with perfromance/sound with the new cam.

[dimples]

You will have more slobber with the longer exhaust duration, but not any more lope really. I doubt it had more than a slight skip before anyway.

[woody9512]

Dimples......what do you mean by have more slobber With the longer exhaust duration.

"Tim"

[dimples]

  Hmmmmm...........   
IMO...A "skip", is a mild grind, really not a loud idle tone, but a little bit of eight cycle action going on.
A lope, is kinda a gallop really, kinda a "potato potato potato".
Then there is the "chop"....
Anyway, "slobber" is like........a louder note at idle, but also kinda like the exhaust, uh, "slurs" together? Kinda, uh, wet sounding....uh, gee, I don't know how to describe it........ Kinda like the timing is a bit more retarded maybe. Certianly SOMEONE knows what I mean, and can do a better job of explaining it.
Or, just put the cam in, and listen!   

[Bullitt-]

does this work  say "ohpotato ohpotao ohpotato"  no thats a 68 ford with glasspacks

[woody9512]

   I called the tech line at Lunati and spoke to a guy today about this cam to get more details.....he tells me that to use this cam I will need to upgrade to an adjustable valvetrain....rockers / pushrods???........Now I'm confused as my car has the non adjustable valvetrain now ( not an AAR or T/A) and I just took out my old  Comp Mangum cam that was much the same duration with .470 lift???  My question is....does this guy know what he's talking about and do I need to change to an adjustable valvetrain???     Thanks......"Tim"
   
New Cam I'm thinking about Lunati Hyd "VooDoo Series"
Adv Duration 268 In  276 Ex
Duration @ .050 226 In  234 Ex
Gross Valve Lift .494 In   .513 Ex
LSA / ICL 110 / 106

Thanks Again   "Tim"

[Chryco Psycho]

you should be able to get away with stock rockers , you may need longer pushrods though as the base circle is lower ,
it is not a bad idea to upgrade to an adjustablel rocker though as the stock rockers can fail & the ratio is not very accurate with stock rockers either

[woody9512]

Chryco as to the length of pushrods will I need to have the cam in to measure for the exact length or would you know off hand how much longer I would need than the standard ones???    Also do you have any idea's who is best to order the adjustable rockers from and any idea on the $$$$$
Thanks......."Tim"

[Chryco Psycho]

the factory pushrod is 7.5 , Comp has a set at 7.55 that is perfect unless you change rocker arms them the whole length will change
 Probably the Best rocker is the Comp Pro Magnum Stainless rocker & they are compedetive at around $500 with rocker shafts
 next best is the Factory or Crane ductile Iron non roller rockers
I don`t recommend alum for street use

[woody9512]

Once again Chryco..........thanks ever so much for the info!!!!!

"Tim"