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Very cool! Take Paulette for a ride...we need some "in car" video!
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Sounds awesome Ken. I'm really glad I ordered that cam.
Love your Nova. Fantastic color.
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I have the 143 Crane made cam and it doesn't run worth a darn with the manifolds and the correct dual exhaust .But it sounds good .I need to try headers and a twin muffler set up and see what happens .
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I have the 143 Crane made cam and it doesn't run worth a darn with the manifolds and the correct dual exhaust .But it sounds good .I need to try headers and a twin muffler set up and see what happens .

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I don't wanna sound like a *douche*, but I'll say there's a good chance it ain't the manifolds/exhaust that's hurting the performance...even if it's the original 2.5" exhaust [actually <2" in spots] it'll still let a BBC do it's thing.
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I have the 143 Crane made cam and it doesn't run worth a darn with the manifolds and the correct dual exhaust .But it sounds good .I need to try headers and a twin muffler set up and see what happens .

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We have seen this camshaft work very well at the drag strip with decent exhaust. I agree with Rob, it's not the camshaft that is holding you up. If it is then you are very light on the compression. 396/375 motors have made 450 on the dyno with that camshaft.

More camshafts and lifters on the way to those who have ordered. Rob will PM you if its coming to your door.

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I still think its the exhaust .The car has great torque until the revs increase then it just holds back .Its at the paint shop now,when I get it back I will do some more looking .
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I have the 143 Crane made cam and it doesn't run worth a darn with the manifolds and the correct dual exhaust .But it sounds good .I need to try headers and a twin muffler set up and see what happens .

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Steve,

I'd definately replace the original springs ASAP. Take a
trip to the dyno and see what you actually have. Remember
I mentioned that the idle seemed too tame for an L/78.......?

How was the distributor curve setup? There can be a few
issues working together here to rob power. The dyne may
help you identify what they are.

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Just got Mine Today, PNW.

Thanks for your efforts.

Install in 2010 I hope.

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