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Old 04-11-2013, 04:26 AM   #1
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Re: camshaft help

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If the truck is stock, then your converter is somewhere around an 1800 stall, with a 8.0 to 8.5 comprerssion ratio. The 2.56 gears are probably tied to a 350 or 350C automatic transmission. What size tires do you run on this truck and what type of driving do you do the most (City, or highway) and what speeds do you travel on the highways?

Quote: is it all stone stock? if it is nothing any bigger than a 262 advertised duration or about 214 duration @.050 lift :Quote

I would agree with this assumption for a stock engine, as a good basis. If nothing else go to a local engine rebuild shop and work from there for a cam recommendation.
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