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Thread: Comp Cam 401 Nailhead

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    Comp Cam 401 Nailhead

    I have a comp Cam whith the following specs.
    Rocker Ratio 1.6
    Valve lift on intake / exhaust .464 , duration 288
    Cam lift .290
    Is this too radical for a street machine?
    I've read somewhere that these cams are hard on Nailheads.
    Is there any truth to this.
    Your guidance and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
    IF

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    IF, is duration advertised or @.050"??? More than likely with stock rockers your actual lift at the valve will be closer to .420"-.425" give or take.


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