Basic Cam Guidelines for Magnum & LA Hydraulic Roller Cams
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1/1/2008


Real Chrysler Hydraulic Roller Camshafts

 
Camshaft P/NSmall Block
Intake duration @ .050" tappet lift
Power
Range
SB
General engine/chassis requirements
192
IDLE
to
4600
Extra power for towing, no computer mods required but it would help. Works well with a modified OEM throttle body and likes the FI AirGap Intake manifold.
208
IDLE
to
5500
Step up from factory R/T camshaft, more power, wider power band. Computer change required for a 5.2L and will help with a 5.9L. This cam likes the FI AirGap intake manifold and a modified OEM throttle body.
214
1400
to
5800
Mild street, works well with stock heads,Modified OEM throttle body and headers.  Works well with the FI  AirGap Intake.The  5.2L/5.9L  requires computer change. Good super charger camshaft.
218
1800
to
6100
Computer Programmer required for 5.2L/5.9L V8. Hot street, likes modified OEM or Billet throttle body,FI AirGap intake manifold, Performance heads, roller rockers, 24lbs injectors, 380 HP potential at the flywheel.
222
2000
to
6300
Street/strip, Super Prepped Edelbrock or Iron heads, Hughes Billet throttle body, FI AirGap intake manifold with deep port match, headers, 2800+ RPM stall, programmable computer, inline fuel pump, 425+ HP potential at flywheel.
228
2300
to
6600
Serious street/strip, 490+ HP at flywheel potential. Super Prepped or fully ported Edlebrock or Iron heads, Hughes Billet throttle body, FI AirGap intake manifold with Stage 1 porting. Good fuel system and programmable computer, 3200+ RPM stall.
236
2600
to
6800
Strip and limited street use, Super Prepped or fully ported Edlebrock iron heads, Hughes
 Billet throttle body, FI AirGap intake manifold with Stage 1 porting. programmable computer or tuner, good fuel system, 3400+ RPM stall. 500+ HP potential at flywheel.
                              
Larger cams are available. Call for specs.

Power Ranges: These are the "sweet spot" in the power range. Generally we suggest shifting at 300-500 RPM above the "sweet spot" for the best ET's. If you need more power above the shown power range, select the next larger camshaft. If you need more power below the shown power range, select the next smaller camshaft. If you keep your foot in it, they will pull well past their sweet spot.

Spring Warning: Our camshafts are not comparable to other manufacturers and require special valve spring pressures to operate and live satisfactorily. ONLY USE our springs, most other springs will not work properly and may cause severe damage. Valve spring pressures and installed heights are supplied with each camshaft.

 Computer Change: Hand held tuners like the Diablo orSCT that we offer, are a performance part and will improve any engine combination they are used with. See tech article #104 for more information.
 

Be sure and read all of our Camshaft Education articles. Click on the links below. 
    * Choosing a "Real" Chrysler Cam  
    * Camshaft Frequently asked Questions 
    * Basic Camshaft Guidelines for Hydraulic Flat Tappets    
    * Basic Camshaft Guidelines for Flat Tappet Solids

 

 

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