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
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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
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