My first cam to go down ,340,New Cam Choice ?

[Dustu]

  My 340 Duster  engine maybe 400 miles was ticking ,one lifter , {has roller rockers} thought maybe out of adj. ,no of course not pulled lifter out with int. still on, great ! lifter bottom not good ,lobe not good either ,no.3 ext.pulled it apart Comp. cam XE  .490 lift .Which cam choice next Comp. , Engle or Hughes ? Suggestions? That cam worked good {for a while} . Never had this problem before in 30 yrs. Will add additive and rotella t this time. 9.5 to 1 ,4 sp.stock int. heads thermoquad, have some work done ,roller rockers 1..5,stock exhaust ,3.91 presently ,may change to 3.23. Want nice lope not radical tho. Messed up my nice engine paint job ,that ticks me!       

[Chryco Psycho]

not good news , I have lost 2 this year
My choice would be Either Lunati VooDoo series or Engle some where around the K56 proflie should work well for you

[Dustu]

Is the lunati  lobe built for the .904 lifter ? Voodoo looked good .220-.226 @ .50,.475-.495lift   lsa 112    for stock exhaust     60402lk    Would that out perform the C.C. XE 274 ?         

[Chryco Psycho]

in my experience it will easily out perform the Comp grind typically the voodoo & ENGLE GRINDS WILL PICK UP ABOUT 20 HP ON A SIMILAR DURATION CAM [Arrgggg caps lock ]

[moper]

SOmehting to consider..anything designed for the .904 lifter specifically, runs a greater risk of wiping out..lol. Your best bet, is the manufacturer really doesnt matter, so long as you make sure the lifters rotate properly, the preload is right (hydraulic cams), the oil gets there quick ( pre-oil properly and make sure it starts right off, no turning over and over with the starter to fill the carb, or get oil pressure), the oil is the kind taht wont kill it quick,. and that the right additive(s) are used. If all that is right,you wont lose a cam. If anything is wrong, you will. I havent used Lunati ever, but I use a ton of Comp stuff, and CP got me onto Engle. I dont think you can go wrong with any choice that matches your combo and is stalled/degreed/broekn in properly.

[Dustu]

I 've always used Comp. or M.P. stuff  too.Maybe I will try Engle or lunati.Engle send me their new flier new grinds and  you can design your own cam .No pricing tho.Is the Lunati based on the.904 lifter .Don't see that mentioned anywhere.

[AMXguy]

 My builder uses custom cams from UltraDyne. they grind what ever you want and they aren't that much more expensive, he's yet to lose one even on a race motor.

[Chryco Psycho]

Lunati takes advantage of the 906 lifter , Ultradynes are available & are a great cam , you get them through Lunati now too though

[Dustu]

My friend that works for holley can get a good  deal on the voodoo kit ,think I will try it. 220- 226 @ 50 - .475- 494 lift 112 lsa .Cheaper than ebay !