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Tom's36coupe · 03-26-2012, 10:10 AM

I would like to replace my aluminum cam gear with one that is adjustable, any suggestions on where to get one? looking for a little more advance to start with.

Russco · 03-26-2012, 11:08 AM

Reds or Speedway should have them

flatjack9 · 03-26-2012, 12:34 PM

I'm curious as to what cam you have and what are the reasons for advancing it. Thanks, Jack

Tom's36coupe · 03-26-2012, 04:00 PM

Good question Jack, I have a pretty big crower 3/4 race with 380 lift and 230 duration. I changed the rear gear from 4:11 to a 3.55 many years ago and now with the big cam it lugs down low and then comes alive at higher rpms. Just trying to get back some of the oomph I guess. Bubbas have setup my distributor so its right on too. Figured if I could change the setup for more cam advance it would be better?

Ol' Ron · 03-26-2012, 04:30 PM

Back in the day we would file the bolt holes in the cam gear and use star washers under the bolts to keep the gear from slipping, worked great in the stockcar.

Kahuna · 03-26-2012, 07:26 PM

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Flatattack racing in Australia has them and they may be available thru Red's Headers

flatjack9 · 03-26-2012, 08:38 PM

Just checked Red's site. They are $79.00 and can vary timing + or - 6*.

Russco · 03-26-2012, 10:32 PM

It would be nice if they gave you a 3* option too 6* is a bunch sometimes.

Tom's36coupe · 03-27-2012, 08:21 AM

Checked with Red's they don't have them anymore. Looks like flatattack might be the only one with them so far....

03-26-2012, 10:10 AM	#1
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	New cam gear question I would like to replace my aluminum cam gear with one that is adjustable, any suggestions on where to get one? looking for a little more advance to start with.

03-26-2012, 11:08 AM	#2
Russco Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 84	Re: New cam gear question Reds or Speedway should have them __________________ Life is hard, after all it kills you!

03-26-2012, 12:34 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: New cam gear question I'm curious as to what cam you have and what are the reasons for advancing it. Thanks, Jack

03-26-2012, 04:00 PM	#4
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: New cam gear question Good question Jack, I have a pretty big crower 3/4 race with 380 lift and 230 duration. I changed the rear gear from 4:11 to a 3.55 many years ago and now with the big cam it lugs down low and then comes alive at higher rpms. Just trying to get back some of the oomph I guess. Bubbas have setup my distributor so its right on too. Figured if I could change the setup for more cam advance it would be better?

03-26-2012, 04:30 PM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: New cam gear question Back in the day we would file the bolt holes in the cam gear and use star washers under the bolts to keep the gear from slipping, worked great in the stockcar.

03-26-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: New cam gear question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Flatattack racing in Australia has them and they may be available thru Red's Headers

03-26-2012, 08:38 PM	#7
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: New cam gear question Just checked Red's site. They are $79.00 and can vary timing + or - 6*.

03-26-2012, 10:32 PM	#8
Russco Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 84	Re: New cam gear question It would be nice if they gave you a 3* option too 6* is a bunch sometimes. __________________ Life is hard, after all it kills you!

03-27-2012, 08:21 AM	#9
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: New cam gear question Checked with Red's they don't have them anymore. Looks like flatattack might be the only one with them so far....