02-29-2024, 09:48 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have any specs on a Potvin 3/8 cam. ? Is it too much for a 8BA bored to 3 5/16 with a 3 3/4” stroke. ?
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02-29-2024, 10:02 PM | #2 | |
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I can get you the specs tomorrow, but I run a Potvin 3/8ths cam in my 292 ci motor in an AV8 roadster. I absolute love this cam. It has great low down torque and will break the tires loose in 2nd if you floor it. Great power all through the RPM range. I am also running a Weber flywheel and the motor whapps at the crack of the throttle. Pete would know best, but I've read that this cam like 276 ci or more. |
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Tony, Do you have an L-100 cam available for the 8BA. ?
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In. 28-72 Ex. 71-29 Lift .375 Duration 280 In cl .010 Ex cl .012 Lopey idle. Excellent mid range power. It is not too much cam for that engine. Best use at least 3 carbs and hot ignition. |
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and I'm thinking it needs more CFM. |
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If you do that, be careful the first time you stab it. The car is going to go sideways. |
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That's the plan. I have a Tattersfield hi-rise 4X2 that I plan to put on it.
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How about this ?
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I didn't take down from the wall, but it's not as high as a Thickstun, etc., its runners are 4.5" tall. They made it in two versions. A low rise and a high rise. This is the high rise version. |
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03-02-2024, 09:50 AM | #18 |
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Well I'll be damned. I've been around for a long time and have seen a lot of intakes, but this is a new one on me. I will say in my defense that I've never been too interested in exotic old intakes because of the price factor involved.
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I used to get a regrind of that cam from Baxter Ford Parts. Used it in several motors. Worked great. Don't think they're doing that anymore?
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