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Old 02-22-2010, 01:09 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
I found, at some point, that I can install 1.7 rockers from a Chevy inline 6 into my 300, which will, in effect, give me more lift and duration, but I'm not quite sure what this will do in the line of torque/horsepower?
I'm no cam expert. But FYI, the XFi efficiency camshaft has lower lift & duration (and more torque) than the garden variety Metros.

The Olds Turnpike Cruising Package also used an efficiency cam with lower lift, duration and advanced timing.



Turnpike Road test* Car Life apr. 1967

Both cars did this presumably to permit taller gearing at cruising RPM.
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