1 bolt vs 3 bolt cam

[toupee]

Hi all,
This might seem like a simple question, but what are the differences between a 1 bolt and 3 bolt cam on a big block?  Is it just the timing gear that you have that determines what type of cam you can get?  If you have a 1 bolt and want a 3 bolt do you just need a 3 bolt timing gear and cam?
Thanks

[MOPARHOUND!]

Hi all,
This might seem like a simple question, but what are the differences between a 1 bolt and 3 bolt cam on a big block?  Is it just the timing gear that you have that determines what type of cam you can get?  If you have a 1 bolt and want a 3 bolt do you just need a 3 bolt timing gear and cam?
Thanks

To me, after a 1 bolt failure, the 3 bolt's superior design in any build is the no-brainer way to go.  Yes, the cam and timing gear will need to be both 3 bolt to work.  Chrysler's factory engineers put the 3 bolt setups in the Hemi engines for a reason.

I wouldn't let the fact I have a 1 bolt timing gear deter me from buying a 3 bolt timing gear in place of it, even if it means spending a few more dollars.

[4aThrill]

Hi all,
This might seem like a simple question, but what are the differences between a 1 bolt and 3 bolt cam on a big block?  Is it just the timing gear that you have that determines what type of cam you can get?  If you have a 1 bolt and want a 3 bolt do you just need a 3 bolt timing gear and cam?
Thanks

To me, after a 1 bolt failure, the 3 bolt's superior design in any build is the no-brainer way to go.  Yes, the cam and timing gear will need to be both 3 bolt to work.  Chrysler's factory engineers put the 3 bolt setups in the Hemi engines for a reason.

I wouldn't let the fact I have a 1 bolt timing gear deter me from buying a 3 bolt timing gear in place of it, even if it means spending a few more dollars.

really thats an easy change just need to change the timing gear and chain, thats too simple too be true are you sure 

[Ghoste]

The cam too, of course.

[4aThrill]

hmm Will do that next time if anything happens again  knock on wood

[Nacho-RT74]

Chrysler's factory engineers put the 3 bolt setups in the Hemi engines for a reason.

but still 440 6 packs with similar powerplant got 1 bolt... and all MP cams are 1 bolt ( as far I know )


I think although 3 bolts are a nice and better upgrade, for street/strip 1 bolts are fairly enough

[John_Kunkel]

but still 440 6 packs with similar powerplant got 1 bolt

Only the '69 6-pack had a single-bolt cam, '70-'72 had the same 3-bolt sprocket and double row chain as the Hemi.

[Ghoste]

And as for the MP cams, there are several three bolt ones available for the big blocks.

[MOPARHOUND!]

Hi all,
This might seem like a simple question, but what are the differences between a 1 bolt and 3 bolt cam on a big block?  Is it just the timing gear that you have that determines what type of cam you can get?  If you have a 1 bolt and want a 3 bolt do you just need a 3 bolt timing gear and cam?
Thanks

To me, after a 1 bolt failure, the 3 bolt's superior design in any build is the no-brainer way to go.  Yes, the cam and timing gear will need to be both 3 bolt to work.  Chrysler's factory engineers put the 3 bolt setups in the Hemi engines for a reason.

I wouldn't let the fact I have a 1 bolt timing gear deter me from buying a 3 bolt timing gear in place of it, even if it means spending a few more dollars.

really thats an easy change just need to change the timing gear and chain, thats too simple too be true are you sure 

I probably could have worded my response better but tried to cover my bases with.......

Yes, the cam and timing gear will need to be both 3 bolt to work.