cam for 360

[60's Moparman]

I'm trying to pep up my tow vehicle from a 318 to a 360 what is a good camshaft for this application? Also I'm going to purchase an aftermarket aluminum intake , maybe an Edelbrock performer and 600 Holley any advice or input greatly appreciated THANKS

[PRO]

I ran a tow truck for years,75 1 ton 4x4 with a 79 360 4 bbl from a 79 300 anniversary edition(rated at 240hp),in stock form it was ok but I added headers and duals with a Edelbrock 600 and what a transformation it made.This motor uses the 340 cam stock(.429/.444).I would consistently get 13.5 mpg at 65 mph with 4.10 gears,and when towing anything less than 4000 lbs my mpg barely dropped,never less than 12mpg.It always amazed me.The stock 340/360 4 bbl intake is a great piece dont overlook it just because its cast iron.This tow rig had so much power/mpg that Ive almost pulled the 440 out of my 78 3/4T 4x4 and built a 360 for it too,hope this helps............PRO.......

[Jims451]

I'm putting the Mopar 260/268 duration 0.430"/0.450" cam in a RamCharger 318 right now.
I'll post how it works out. This cam is my choice for a good low buck RV cam/lifter package.
For more money, the Hughes HE0914AL is darn nice, but requires stiff valve springs and retainers from Hughes.

[Darn Dart]

My dad uses the Edelbrock Performer cam in his 78 Dodge 3/4 ton 2wd. It has the oringal 360 with the Edelbrock cam, Edelbrock 600 carb, headers with 2 1/4" dual exhaust, 4-speed and 4.10's in a Dana. When we added the cam is when we noticed a big difference in power, it has great low end power. He is the orignal owner and the truck has 62,000 orignal miles.

[kikstand1]

in your 360 you can go up to a .480/.480 without sacrificing anything else like drivability,etc. as far as duration stay under 300 degrees or you will have a very sluggish 360...go with a .480/480 @ 280 or 290 degrees, i put one in an e58 cop motor in my power wagon and it really brought it to life but without overkilling anything, like drivability!

[60's Moparman]

Thanks kikstand 1 Iv'e decided to go with a Crane H272-2 Powermax it has 272/284 dur. and 454/480 lift the basic rpm range is 2000 to 5000 I think this would be a very good cam with lots of low end torque . Anyone out there ever run this cam ?

[rumblefish360]

I have used this cam years ago in a 318 that did very well. The 318 even had good torque down low. It moved my fat assed Cuda well. You should be happy with it. Keep compression around 9.0-1

[kikstand1]

the split profile cam youre looking at is supposed to be a good deal...i never ran one but i have heard nothing but good about them...good luck, glad i could help even if i didnt! have a good one