I'd say that cam in a 348" engine and small port heads was more like swinging for the moon.High compression and big cam. Sounds like someone was swinging for the fences. Not a bad idea in a car with a 4spd clutch, gears and a desire to run at the track several times a year. My 434 stroker is getting the 0951 cam which should be plenty for a year or two. Had way to much fun this summer in the wagon with a bone stock 348 (added dual quads). In the end you never know what you will get until its built and you are driving it. Plans change!
Yep, the plan was get the girl running and then see where I want to go with the 434, could end up in my wagon as the little dual quad 348 just isn't going to cut it. I have enough parts to build several 348s and 409s so its a matter of determining whether I want to do anything more with this little 434 or build a 500+ cube engine because ultimately I want to drag race Crusher and beat Dave . (I'm several years away from that.) I also have my 64 Conv. That could use an upgrade to a big block. The plan on this 434 was to keep it below 6000rpm anyway.That 0953 will be a good choice for what you want,Mac.The 0950 cam will be too small for a 434,you'll need to go up about 2 sizes 1964 SuperStocker or it'll be a dog at higher rpm. Mac,if you use that Isky on a 434 you'll need GOOD heads and a gear of around 3.90-4.10 to get it to work well.
Sweet!!!A little update. New 348 is in!
Got it just about broke in. Car feels pretty good I have a couple small things to work through but the old 33 is road worthy as is.
Have a look at my thread, although I'm probably way too late lolThank you for the response. Eventually I am going to upgrade the internals and stroke it. For now I just want to add a little cam. The season is too close right now to do a full build.