can you help me with a list of full race cams

[flatheadz-forever]

I am building a flathead and am trying to find the right cam that works well and has a very lopey idle can you guys help me with a list of full race flathead cams for me to research. some info on their characteritics would be great so far I have considered the isky 400jr , potvin eliminator, this full race flatty is going in a light model a

[flatheadz-forever]

or your favorite cam

[KiWinUS]

If you listen to all the old timers on here , you wont have to day any research , they have done it for you ! They will mostly tell you =L100
Be careful , that Potvin eliminator 425 is not a street cam & when you usethe valve spring tension it requires , it shortens the longevity if the cam =Drag strip only !
Cheers
Tony

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

I have a Potvin 425 elimator in my dragster, it's an awsome cam for an all out drag engine but I don't think you want to run it on the street. i've used at least 4 L-100 in the last 2-3 years for customers, it sounds mean at a cruse night and a great performer on the street. Walt

[flathead4rd]

I've got a Potvin 415. Sounds good, runs good but have not been able to find any specs on it yet.

[flatheadz-forever]

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What about the f-4 Howard cam

[sanborn]

You might consider the Comp Cams "Mutha Thumper" cams for the flathead. They only produce the cam for 49-53 timing covers but they are on new cores, have modern hardening and have a base circle only slightly less than a stock cam. They do include new gears.

I have one but it is not in an engine yet.

[JWL]

I think Sanborn has a good suggestion for those who want the "radical" idle. The Comp cams have the lobe separation angle moved together more than most cams which will translate to a monster idle rythum.

[flatheadz-forever]

I like to hear one first and some performance characteristics

[46fatford]

Try searching for a thread titled "How's your cam?" it has some links to some great sound clips.
Matt

[flatheadz-forever]

yeah I like that video of the model a roadster running on nitro how can I make mine sound like that haha running on regular gas though

[Ol' Ron]

The L-100.

[deuce lover]

Potvin 3/8 Super

[Ol' Ron]

God, I love this forum, reminds me of a bar fight I was in once.

[flatheadz-forever]

haha ol'ron am I correct that l-100 were made on the east coast

[Ol' Ron]

Yep they were made by the Literio Bros of Providence RI. They are now made by Cam techniques of Sarasota Fla. Started life as a real good short tarck cam in 52 and ended up being one of the best street cams. Even gives great fuel milage, go figger.