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Alan Roehrich · 01-19-2012, 12:07 PM

If I were going to run a big core cam in a big block Chevy, I'd run a 54MM cam. You can do that on babbit bearings, for a "reasonable" cost. The next step would be a 55MM cam, also on babbit bearings, but the cost increases a good bit.

For the RPM range of a 396 that is not a 375 horse version, I think the stock size core is adequate for Stock Eliminator.

There are advantages to bigger cores, and to steel cores, not sure a relatively low horsepower 396 Stock Eliminator engine will really see them.

01-19-2012, 12:07 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Camshaft?? If I were going to run a big core cam in a big block Chevy, I'd run a 54MM cam. You can do that on babbit bearings, for a "reasonable" cost. The next step would be a 55MM cam, also on babbit bearings, but the cost increases a good bit. For the RPM range of a 396 that is not a 375 horse version, I think the stock size core is adequate for Stock Eliminator. There are advantages to bigger cores, and to steel cores, not sure a relatively low horsepower 396 Stock Eliminator engine will really see them. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S