i heard that. comments on erson. they used to be a "bigger" presence. since
being
bought out as part of mr. gasket, the cam end may have diminished since they no
longer hacve to depend on cams as theeeeir only product. a supplier that uses
erson
unfortunately has no testing or measuring basis. even erson commented to me
that
"just saying it fells good" is not a real test progrm
Jim Stuart wrote:
> The cam in my old 215 was/is a Crane Comucam H-202/260-2s-12, good 1500-4000,
> valve float @ 6500. This is a mild street cam with good low end, good vacuum,
>if
> that is important. I have an Erson in my 4.2, which would not be applicable to
> your engine, range 2000-5000. I am very happy with both.
>
> My opinion is that for amateurs, as opposed to professional racers, any of the
> major manufacturers can supply you with a good piece, it is up to you to
>define
> the operating limits. As the rpm range goes up, low end suffers, so what range
> are you going to operate in 2-5000? If you chose to go above that, your idle &
> stop lite starting will begin to slide away. You have to also consider the
>rear
> end ratio- is it what you want, or will you be changing it?
>
> Besides the wisdom of our list, you may wish to contact D & D, as Dan has
>built
> more 215's than almost anyone else still alive. Woody Cooper of the Wedge Shop
> has worked with Erson for the past several years on cams for the
>Buick/Rover/Tr8
> engine, & has some grinds not listed in the Erson catalog. Ted @ TS Imports is
> quite expert with the Rovers, he might stoop so low as to consider a
> recommendation for the (buick) Shhh, don't say that word too loud when
>talking to
> Ted.
>
> Jim Stuart
> links to all mentioned @ mgbv8.com
>
> Also, the latest info on the V8 Convention 2000
>
> Wake074@aol.com wrote:
>
> > After doing some research on the internet, I've found several possible
> > manufacturers of cam shafts. Here is a list of what I've found so far:
> >
> > <A HREF="http://www.iskycams.com";>Isky Cams</A>
> > <A HREF="http://www.crowercams.com";>Crower Cams</A>
> > <A HREF="http://www.cranecams.com";>Crane Cams</A>
> > <A HREF="http://www.mrgasket.com/erson.htm";>Erson Cams</A> (Take the time
>to
> > download the pdf catalog, there's a great info section at the back)
> >
> > They range in price from about $100 (Erson via Summit Racing) to around 130
> > or so. However each has a similar selection and range of cams to fit the
> > 215. What camshaft should I purchase for my engine. I've got an Olds F85
> > block, Buick 215 heads, Olds Pistons, Edelbrock 500 cfm on stock manifold,
> > electronic ignition and will be using RV8 headers through a dual exhaust.
> > Car will be used for general spirited driving. What sort of profile would
> > work you recommend?
> >
> > As always thanks for the help,
> >
> > Glenn
> > <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/wake074/mgbv8.html";>V8 Conversion Page</A>
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