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Old 09-25-2023, 10:40 PM   #27
ursus
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Default Re: A, B or "touring" cam?

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Originally Posted by J Franklin View Post
My late 30 engine had an early 5 bearing cam in it when I got it and it was a screaming machine. Got it to 70 once for a very short burst on the freeway.
I'm curious about that because I was told that the original 5-bearing cams gave slightly more power than the later 3 bearing cams, but with a less smooth idle.

I wonder how well the shorter 5 bearing cam bearings (especially the center bearing) hold up in a later engine block?
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