Hello everybody,

I've been reading a lot of the threads where people have asked about ways to make a 380sel faster. For the most part, I understand there isn't a whole lot you can do without breaking the bank, and that swapping for a 5.0 or 5.6 liter may be the best bet. I've also read a couple options people have proposed.

One that seems interesting is getting European Cams for the car. Does anyone know if a) this would have a worth-while effect, and b) where/how could I obtain euro cams?

Thank you so much.

They are combined with higher compression pistons so just the cams may not do much.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I've got a euro 380 engine I don't need if youre interested in that That will definitly make it faster.

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Switching the whole engine will be a lot simpler than changing the pistons and cams! be sure to get the euro exhaust manifolds too.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Johnhef, I am definitely interested in your euro 380 engine! PM sent!

If you are going to go through the trouble of swapping engines I would hunt down a Euro 500...Lots more fun then a 380, and same amount of work in the end!

Jonathan

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