1967 Belvedere 383 Super Commando Cam question

[Stowe]

Hello,
Build of my 67 Belvedere changed directions. I decided not to use my 426 and bring the car back to its original configuration . I sourced a fresh from machine shop 383, built with 400 crank .30 over Ported 452 heads . Eldebrock single plane manifold , and headers . I am in the process of selecting cam and lifters . The builder suggested purple power cam with 69 roadrunner specs. Just looking for a nice cruiser . No power brakes 4 speed with dayna 60 3.55 gears. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Sahara]

I have a new but old in the original box Sig Erson grind of the factory magnum cam that I’d sell cheap. Postage will be up there but the cam would be cheap enough. PM me if interested.

 

[toolmanmike]

Commando cam specs here: https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/1967-383-commando-vs-super-commando.222759/

 

[PRHeads]

You’d really like to know what the compression ratio is before selecting a cam, since it’s pretty easy to end up at 8:1 with a 383 if you’re not paying attention.

A 400 cast crank would be externally balanced, and it’s rare for them to have the hole drilled for the std trans input shaft.

 

[fratzog lover]

Lunati has a nice modern version of the original.
Factory Performance Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam - Chrysler 361-440 278/288 (lunatipower.com)

The Mopar .455/272 is nice too. It is MP, so it costs an arm and a leg. I'm sure you could have Oregon do one for you.

 

[Nate S]

Got my factory magnum cam from Rock Auto for pretty cheap. Melling. Works just great, I like the grind. Even if the compression ratio sucks it’s still pretty mild and works ok.