what type cam??

[dads74se]

Hey, on a stock 318 what other cams could I use without any clearance issues? I was told to check out comp cams some said they required modifications. thats all good but they also have flat tappet or hydraulic what would my motor be, Its out of a 1981 ram van. thanks.

[chargeit]

Here is a link that I found that explains a bit about the lifters which I would asume is your question. www.thirdgen.org/sbc-camshafts-primer I am pretty sure you have a hydraulic flat tappet lifters due to the fact that dodge used stamped rockers. Soild flat tappit lifters would need adjustable rockers because they need to be adjust peroidically.

[canadian74se]

Oct 27, 2009 22:29:29 GMT -5 dads74se said:

Hey, on a stock 318 what other cams could I use without any clearance issues? I was told to check out comp cams some said they required modifications. thats all good but they also have flat tappet or hydraulic what would my motor be, Its out of a 1981 ram van. thanks.

I think the best cam you could use that sounds great and takes no modification and is designed for Chrysler engine's only is from Hughes engines. By far a great choice for what you have, i think it might be better then comp cam's but i haven't done cam to cam test's myself so heres the link and check it out for tyour self.

www.hughesengines.com/Index/products.php?browse=category&level0=U21hbGwgQmxvY2snTEEnIDI3MywzMTgsMzQwIGFuZCAzNjAgZW5naW5lcw==&level1=Q2Ftc2hhZnQ=&level2=V2hpcGxhc2ggTXVzY2xlIENhciBDYW1z&partid=25113