I like my crane camshaft ran a 13.4@101mph
> I use a cam from Web Cam out of Riverside
> CA. No problems yet. Cost was around 220 for
> a new grind. I think they have 4 or 5 grinds
> to choose from for the Datsun L-6. Let me
> know if you want me to find the number...
I really like my crane cam.I have a 272/282 .450 lift I got it through DONS HOT ROD SHOP in arizona(1800-888-8892) for about a $110.I used it in my 280 block until I broke crank on missed shift.I ran a best of 13.4 @ 101 mph 8.55 @ 81 in 1/8 mile.I averaged about 21.5 mpg around town and that is drivin' craZy. This cam is real easy on valve train and you dont have to run different springs.Dont believe it if crane tells you cam wont pull past 6500, I turned 7800rpm and it pulls the whole way.compression was 9.7:1 with 280 block. After i broke crank I put head and cam on my old 240 block.I have run a best of 8.88 @ 79 mph with this setup however the mileage is about the same as with 280 block.Compression on this motor is about 10.6:1.(N42 head is shaved .070) When I used my stock E31 head on my 240 block I hada Different crane cam with 262/272 @ .450 lift this setup ran a best 9.45 @ 73 mph.Motor had stock compression of 9.0:1. I think any cam works better with an increase in compression.The ability to turn 7800 may depend on condition of your springs i used to encounter valve float at 7000 rpm until i ordered new stock springs from Cherry Hill nissan. I guess the factory must have upgraded later spring because it was slightly wider and taller.I am currently thinking of upgrading to 282/292 @.450 lift crane cam.ONE final note make sure to upgrade to 3.9 rear end so that lost torque at lower engine revs wont make car feel soft! I LIKE EM AND RECOMmEND YOU TRY ONE. norm
> I use a cam from Web Cam out of Riverside
> CA. No problems yet. Cost was around 220 for
> a new grind. I think they have 4 or 5 grinds
> to choose from for the Datsun L-6. Let me
> know if you want me to find the number...
I really like my crane cam.I have a 272/282 .450 lift I got it through DONS HOT ROD SHOP in arizona(1800-888-8892) for about a $110.I used it in my 280 block until I broke crank on missed shift.I ran a best of 13.4 @ 101 mph 8.55 @ 81 in 1/8 mile.I averaged about 21.5 mpg around town and that is drivin' craZy. This cam is real easy on valve train and you dont have to run different springs.Dont believe it if crane tells you cam wont pull past 6500, I turned 7800rpm and it pulls the whole way.compression was 9.7:1 with 280 block. After i broke crank I put head and cam on my old 240 block.I have run a best of 8.88 @ 79 mph with this setup however the mileage is about the same as with 280 block.Compression on this motor is about 10.6:1.(N42 head is shaved .070) When I used my stock E31 head on my 240 block I hada Different crane cam with 262/272 @ .450 lift this setup ran a best 9.45 @ 73 mph.Motor had stock compression of 9.0:1. I think any cam works better with an increase in compression.The ability to turn 7800 may depend on condition of your springs i used to encounter valve float at 7000 rpm until i ordered new stock springs from Cherry Hill nissan. I guess the factory must have upgraded later spring because it was slightly wider and taller.I am currently thinking of upgrading to 282/292 @.450 lift crane cam.ONE final note make sure to upgrade to 3.9 rear end so that lost torque at lower engine revs wont make car feel soft! I LIKE EM AND RECOMmEND YOU TRY ONE. norm