Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock

Smitty · 08-16-2011, 11:13 PM

I know this might be a lame subject but I'm gonna post it up, better than hearing guys argue about old and new class cars.
I just left my garage after starting my old Torino after an oil change and man I tell you, I have never heard a better sounding Hydraulic Flat Tappett cam in all my years of following class racing. When I put my Torino back together I was trying to do it on a budget. My racing dad and friend for life John Douglas helped me build my new engine. When discussing cam choices he says to me I have two brand new cams that you can choose from but they are identical lol. John ran a 72 HO Mustang in H/S and had two brand new in the box Cam Dynamics Hydraulic Flat tappet cams. I was skeptical at firsrt because these cams were/are low lift, smaller than the old solid Crane I ran but at $50 I couldn't go wrong. Wow! Man this Cam Dynamics Hydraulic sounds so damn good! The average Joe thinks it is a roller and when I tell them it's a hydraulic flat tappet they can't believe it.
My last one is the shaft I had in my old Super Stock Cleveland. I fought that thing for about a year trying to make it work but I came to the determination it wouldn't work with an automatic. I tell you what though, that Lunati Solid Roller sounded like popcorn. I still have it and I plan on using it some time in the near future. It may not work but I can guarantee you one thing, it might scre someone into thinking it's fast cause it sounds good lol!
Have a good night friends!

Jim Wahl · 08-17-2011, 02:23 AM

John Douglas rules!!!!!!! Jim

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Tom Goldman · 08-17-2011, 08:27 AM

Some of the 305 SBC stockers have a bad azz sound.

The 5.7-6.1 Hemi has a really nasty sound,and it should considering the compression and cam it has.

Doug Blackley · 08-19-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Some of the 305 SBC stockers have a bad azz sound.

The 5.7-6.1 Hemi has a really nasty sound,and it should considering the compression and cam it has.

I'm a little partial to those 305's lol.

danny waters sr · 08-19-2011, 10:46 PM

Well we have discovered one thing for sure ,and that is everybody likes their own camshafts as their (our ) choice.
Now , for the best looking 4-door stocker , i personally like the 66 Chevy II.. (wonder why?) lol

Bob Don · 08-19-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Some of the 305 SBC stockers have a bad azz sound.

I too am partial to the 305 (lol) but I gotta tell ya, Charlie Sousa's I/SA 350 Chevelle sounds really wicked!

BLIND MULE · 08-20-2011, 12:18 AM

Like this thread may get one and put it in my 289 to bracket race don't care how it runs long as it sounds nasty!!!!!!

Daran Summerton · 08-20-2011, 08:39 AM

Seems to me not only the cam but the headers make a distinct sound. The lighter the gauge the better, merge collector makes the pop a lil cleaner as well with the square lobe. On my oldsmobiles I like to hear the John Deere tractor roll (overlap) thats what I call it, then I know I have everything close LOL

NewHemi · 09-30-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

The 5.7-6.1 Hemi has a really nasty sound,and it should considering the compression and cam it has.

They sure do! I may be somewhat biased, but just stand anywhere near the Mega Maniac when it is running, and you hear one real nasty cackle from a 5.7... And that is with stock rockers, lifters, and push rods.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Jeff Lee · 09-30-2011, 11:48 PM

Yea I'm partial but an AMC sounds wicked! I can't count how many times some trackside "expert" has come up and told me how much faster I'd go if I didn't take the RPM up so high. My D/S engine barely hit 6800 RPM and they would tell me I was leaving and shifting at around 8500 RPM. This SS/H engine was only good for about 7200 RPM.
But the next engine may be quite a bit higher...

Try these!
http://www.youtube.com/user/superstockamx#g/u

08-16-2011, 11:13 PM	#1
Smitty Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gibsonton, FL Posts: 267 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock I know this might be a lame subject but I'm gonna post it up, better than hearing guys argue about old and new class cars. I just left my garage after starting my old Torino after an oil change and man I tell you, I have never heard a better sounding Hydraulic Flat Tappett cam in all my years of following class racing. When I put my Torino back together I was trying to do it on a budget. My racing dad and friend for life John Douglas helped me build my new engine. When discussing cam choices he says to me I have two brand new cams that you can choose from but they are identical lol. John ran a 72 HO Mustang in H/S and had two brand new in the box Cam Dynamics Hydraulic Flat tappet cams. I was skeptical at firsrt because these cams were/are low lift, smaller than the old solid Crane I ran but at $50 I couldn't go wrong. Wow! Man this Cam Dynamics Hydraulic sounds so damn good! The average Joe thinks it is a roller and when I tell them it's a hydraulic flat tappet they can't believe it. My last one is the shaft I had in my old Super Stock Cleveland. I fought that thing for about a year trying to make it work but I came to the determination it wouldn't work with an automatic. I tell you what though, that Lunati Solid Roller sounded like popcorn. I still have it and I plan on using it some time in the near future. It may not work but I can guarantee you one thing, it might scre someone into thinking it's fast cause it sounds good lol! Have a good night friends!

08-17-2011, 02:23 AM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock John Douglas rules!!!!!!! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-17-2011, 08:27 AM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,473 Likes: 881 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock Some of the 305 SBC stockers have a bad azz sound. The 5.7-6.1 Hemi has a really nasty sound,and it should considering the compression and cam it has. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

08-19-2011, 10:46 PM	#5
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock Well we have discovered one thing for sure ,and that is everybody likes their own camshafts as their (our ) choice. Now , for the best looking 4-door stocker , i personally like the 66 Chevy II.. (wonder why?) lol __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

08-20-2011, 12:18 AM	#7
BLIND MULE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 318 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock Like this thread may get one and put it in my 289 to bracket race don't care how it runs long as it sounds nasty!!!!!!

08-20-2011, 08:39 AM	#8
Daran Summerton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas nv Posts: 600 Likes: 18 Liked 66 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock Seems to me not only the cam but the headers make a distinct sound. The lighter the gauge the better, merge collector makes the pop a lil cleaner as well with the square lobe. On my oldsmobiles I like to hear the John Deere tractor roll (overlap) thats what I call it, then I know I have everything close LOL __________________ 72 cutlass

09-30-2011, 11:48 PM	#10
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best Sounding Camshaft Stock or Super Stock Yea I'm partial but an AMC sounds wicked! I can't count how many times some trackside "expert" has come up and told me how much faster I'd go if I didn't take the RPM up so high. My D/S engine barely hit 6800 RPM and they would tell me I was leaving and shifting at around 8500 RPM. This SS/H engine was only good for about 7200 RPM. But the next engine may be quite a bit higher... Try these! http://www.youtube.com/user/superstockamx#g/u __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX