Rebuilding a 2.3L for a 76 wagon. Will be driven daily. 50 miles round-trip. 2/3rds, 55-65mph cruising, remainder, stop and go traffic. California mandated carb, smog pump and coverter removed. Switching to a Weber downdraft carb w/elect. choke. Will run stock exhaust manifold with heat shield for cold weather running for now. May switch to a tubular header later.
I want to select a cam that will improve my "stoplight to stoplight" and "passing" performance. Hopefully, all while not killing my gas mileage.
I've looked and Crower, Crane and Comp cams. Prefer a company that will sell cam, followers, springs/retainers and lifters.
Racer Walsh and Esslinger cams are all too radical for my needs.
What do you folks recommend? Good and bad comments requested about the the above brands.