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Bored&Stroked · 03-15-2021, 05:15 PM

It kind of depends on the usage of the car, how much of a "cam sound" you want, etc.. I tend to run pretty stout cams - and I am happy to lose low-end power for higher RPM power (my choice). If it was my engine and the car was a lighter car with not too tall of rear-end gears, then I'd probably choose between the L-100, the Isky 1007B or a Potvin 3/8. All of these cams will run really well, will have a lopey idle and will make a 276 flathead a lot of fun.

Always make sure you check the timing on the cam, determine the intake centerline and install the cam to match the spec provided by the Mfgr. It you have a mill and a rotary table, it is no problem to re-drill the cam gear to set the intake centerline where you want it (or it needs to be!).

03-15-2021, 05:15 PM	#13
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Flathead Cams It kind of depends on the usage of the car, how much of a "cam sound" you want, etc.. I tend to run pretty stout cams - and I am happy to lose low-end power for higher RPM power (my choice). If it was my engine and the car was a lighter car with not too tall of rear-end gears, then I'd probably choose between the L-100, the Isky 1007B or a Potvin 3/8. All of these cams will run really well, will have a lopey idle and will make a 276 flathead a lot of fun. Always make sure you check the timing on the cam, determine the intake centerline and install the cam to match the spec provided by the Mfgr. It you have a mill and a rotary table, it is no problem to re-drill the cam gear to set the intake centerline where you want it (or it needs to be!).