cam shaft info please

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  1. 71nogo

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    i am slowly getting everything together to start building my motor, and im wanting to get the cam next. but i dont know what im looking for. my motor is a v8 302, 600 cfm carb, bottom end is stock,stock intake, e7 cast heads,electronic ign. im just looking for that ummmph and that great sound that a after mkt cam can offer. anyone know what it is i need?
    thanks for your help!
    Rick
     
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    thanks, now i know i need to have lifters match cam.... i think!?!
     
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    Always replace lifters with a new cam - always.
     
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    what year block?
     
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    you can reuse roller lifters.
     
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    You might be able to but I can't!
     
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    Why not if they are good?
     
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    the block came out of a 74. yes i too think its a good idea to replace lifters with cam, i just wanted to see if someone had a good bang for your buck idea. also what is the difference in stock as opposed to RV cam?:huh:
     
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    A RV cam is a recreational vehicle cam. Just different specs
     
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    What ever cam you choose make sure your valve springs are up for it, and get an adjustable pushrod and check pushrod length of push rods. And as stated above new lifters with new cam ALWAYS.
     
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    If you're changing cam and lifters anyhow, why not upgrade to a roller? Just stay away from small base circle roller cams. And then you won't have to change lifters with each cam change.
     
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    RV type cams are a step above stock cams. the Comp 268H I suggested is an RV type cam
     
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    comp cams 268h..... i will start there(y) thanks everyone!
     
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