Automotive cam substitution

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wedivebc

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I have decided my cam needs replacing in my old 260. The Mercruiser dealer quoted me $400 for an original cam. I went looking for an aftermarket and know Melling has a good reputation but they don't list one for that application.
Is there a good automotive, RV maybe, unit I could substitute that would give reasonable performance. I am a point A to B boater and speed is not an issue.

cheers,
Dave...
 
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John_S

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Re: Automotive cam substitution

Assuming you have flat hyd cam, here are the factory specs:

Lift (1.5 Rockers) I: 400, E: 410
Dur (@.050") I: 200, E: 212
Dur (@.006") I: 258, E: 270
Sep angle 110 degrees

Here are some that are reasonably close, but still more than stock:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/12-232-3/10002/-1?parentProductId=

http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane-Cams/271/113901/10002/-1?parentProductId=969834

http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/12-207-2/10002/-1?parentProductId=

http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/12-231-2/10002/-1?parentProductId=

http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/12-305-2/10002/-1?parentProductId=1426747
 
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dan t.

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Re: Automotive cam substitution

Comp Cams 252h, smooth idle, and stump pulling bottom end torque.
 
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