the 261 cam is not really a performance cam but my understanding is that it had timing and lift events that were slightly, and I mean slightly, more aggressive than a stock 235 cam. As for the schneider cam, that cam was made for me (I actually had two made, the cam cores are starting to become hard to come by). Jerry Cantrell at Schneider makes them up as they are ordered. You call him on the telephone, tell him what you want to do, what kind of equipment is on the car, and he will give you a couple of options, you make your decision, and he grinds it up. A little more expensive than an off the shelf cam but the old story is in fact the old story, you get what you pay for. I will tell you that one of the things i wanted was a lot of rumpety rump at idle. I love that sound. Lots of guys find solace in cutting grass, gardening, golf, me I like tuning up the motor and spending a nice Saturday morning enjoying a cup of coffee while I adjust my valves (they actually don't need adjustment all that often), so Jerry cut the cam with a tighter centerline to allow for some additional overlap to get that sound. But again, it all depends on the weight of the car, the equipment, the use of the car, as to what lift, duration, centerline, and valve timing events make the most sense. Me, I do not completely understand all the intricacies of a cam and decided not to guess, but instead to seek the advice of a professional, not an order taker, and was willing to spend a few dollars more for the expertise and product. I am not criticizing the off the shelf grinds mind you, I just knew I was not going to be able to sort that out on my own and did not want to be disappointed with my purchase. In the end, for me it was money well spent. I got terrific advice (which I accepted graciously), no guessing on my part, no issues with installation or break-in, and a superior product. Just my own approach to camshafts.
Last edited by mdonohue05; 06/26/15 01:41 PM.
