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5851a · 08-21-2021, 04:38 PM

57 seems about the best combination of valve train rocker/camshaft with automatic. Rear gears around 3.56 or 3.78's are a big help if acceleration and climbing are a concern. Rpm will drive you crazy on long hauls though. It's something you have to get used to.

08-21-2021, 04:38 PM	#15
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: What Y-Block camshafts work well with automatic transmissions? 57 seems about the best combination of valve train rocker/camshaft with automatic. Rear gears around 3.56 or 3.78's are a big help if acceleration and climbing are a concern. Rpm will drive you crazy on long hauls though. It's something you have to get used to.