Thread: 409 sbc build
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Old 05-13-2012, 06:34 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
I would never use this much cam for a street cruiser. What's the static compression ratio of the motor. You cannot intelligently choose a camshaft for a motor until you know the exact static compression ratio.
http://www.cranecams.com/faqview.php?s_id=9
Agreed, that cam would need a big convertor and gear to work and at least 10:1 with the alloy heads, I believe the 3.75 rods refers to the stroke? Forget vacuum for the p/brakes also.
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