New Converter, Different Shift Points?

[S/ST 3040]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

again, what is your cam's duration at .050?

IN Closes 63º ABDC @ .050"

[1320racer]

run the other way from whoever told you that cam was what you needed!!

You are wasting your time with converters with that cam that's at least 40 degrees too big for your 9:1 bracket engine!

FTI, the cam in my 15.5:1 598 has similar duration @ .050.

[S/ST 3040]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

run the other way from whoever told you that cam was what you needed!!

You are wasting your time with converters with that cam that's at least 40 degrees too big for your 9:1 bracket engine!

FTI, the cam in my 15.5:1 598 has similar duration @ .050.

It is a turd!

1.2664 60'
3.85 330'
6.058 660'
9.66 @ 135.4 MPH1320'

[1320racer]

a 9.66 best at 2600 lbs. IS a turd!

[S/ST 3040]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

a 9.66 best at 2600 lbs. IS a turd!

I think there's more in it. I'm not sure how much quicker I'll
need to go to get a 9.24:1 340 out of that category though.

[pfordamx]

Originally Posted by S/ST 3040

I think there's more in it. I'm not sure how much quicker I'll
need to go to get a 9.24:1 340 out of that category though.

Dont forget your being held to the standard of class racers.

[S/ST 3040]

Originally Posted by pfordamx

Dont forget your being held to the standard of class racers.

I know and am willing to deal with the criticism. I've built everything, mechanically in the
car, ported the heads, intake, spec'd my own cam, etc. I have no problem admitting I
don't know as much as a seasoned class racer so, here I am, looking for answers.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by S/ST 3040

spec'd my own cam, etc. I have no problem admitting I
don't know as much as a seasoned class racer so, here I am, looking for answers.

specing that cam for your combo says you know nothing about cams and their events.

Get the right cam in that engine, then get the right converter.

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by S/ST 3040

It is a turd!

1.2664 60'
3.85 330'
6.058 660'
9.66 @ 135.4 MPH1320'

Those numbers are not real shabby for something that you built yourself. Non of us started out setting the world on fire. Just keep asking questions and talk to the educated guys about your combo, Talk to the cam companies about a good cam for your combo. Also stick with the better converter companies for a converter that will optimize what you have. Best of luck with your ride and the most important thing is you have fun with it.

[S/ST 3040]

Thanks Mike. It may not have national record power but, I do have a LOT of time and effort in the car.

I have found most cam representatives, I get to talk to, aren't really SS savvy and steer me to grinds in their catalogs.

I'd be real interested to know the cam specs in a cutting edge, low compression 340 super stocker.

I've found, in the past, they don't give out that kind of information and I don't blame them.