Choosing between two cams, mild 440

[73-Charger-Canada]

Hello all,

At the stage of my 440 build where I need to pick a cam. I've narrowed it down to 2 from summit. The rest of the motor and car is as follows:

75 440-6 block with forged crank, six pack rods, and 8.66:1 forged pistons
Stock 452 heads, stock rockers
Probably Edelbrock Performer dual plane intake
Edelbrock 750 cfm Performer carb
A833 trans w OD
8 1/4 rear with open 3.21

SO it's not a powerhouse by any means, just a cool street cruiser with some thump. Here's the two cams I have in mind from Summit

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/sum-k6400/overview/?retaillocation=int

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/sum-k6401/overview/?retaillocation=int

The only thing keeping me from the second one is that my compression ratio might be too low. Let me know what you guys think. I talked to the guys from Comp Cams, and they recommended this cam http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/cca-cl21-222-4/overview/make/dodge

I think it`s closest to the first summit cam. Its twice the price of the summit cam, and I`m trying to keep the cost on the lower side. Thanks guys!

[cdr]

the 1st one

[73-Charger-Canada]

Appreciate the suggestion. I've had a chance to talk more with the engine builder this week too, and the smaller cam does seem better for what I want to do with the car.

[scratchinfotraction]

check out the 440 whiplash from Hughes Engines.

it works with low comp ratio with out bleeding of the lowend torque for street use.

[HPP]

The smaller summit if you insist on the less expensive choice. Otherwise, I'd second a call the Hughes. For your combo, a short duration with a high lift would work best to retain cylinder pressure.