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Oct 20, 2007 | 08:44 PM

kensblue82

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Cam upgrade for '82

Has anyone had experience installing a cam with more lift and duration in a late model computer controlled car such as the 1982? I'm looking for a little lope at idle but I've read that can cause a problem if the computer is used. If there is a "computer cam" out there that will give good sound in an otherwise stock '82 I'd love to hear about it.

Oct 22, 2007 | 05:44 PM

hugie82

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I called crane cams hot line and was told 214 duration and 442 on lift was what their tech staff used without computer issues. I don't remember the cam part#, you'll have to call them. Hope this helps

Oct 23, 2007 | 05:06 PM

Blue Seducer

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Hey Ken, I thought you was selling the vette? Changed your mind and desided to change the cam too?

Oct 23, 2007 | 05:23 PM

8T8T2

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Put a 2040 Crane Compucam in the wifes 82 a couple of years ago along with Edel heads.Nice inprovement performance wise. Not to much problem with stock ecm. Runs better with tuned 7747.

Oct 24, 2007 | 08:48 AM

bluesilver82

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Originally Posted by 8T8T2

Put a 2040 Crane Compucam in the wifes 82 a couple of years ago along with Edel heads.Nice inprovement performance wise. Not to much problem with stock ecm. Runs better with tuned 7747.

That is the cam I am going to use.

Oct 24, 2007 | 08:31 PM

lunati82

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I've tried to research the computer problem as well. . .

But to no avail. . .

I've put my stock intake on a block that I have built up from a salvage yard. . .I got my cam from a swap meet, but I lost the stats paper. . .
I do remember that the lift is 512, and the duration not being too far behind. . .

I just dropped the motor in today and I'm pretty close to crankin' it. . .

I am a little worried how the computer will handle it. . .

I've been told I may need a stall converter as well. . .

Or if the intake will even be able to feed that cam. . .

but If it doesn't, I'm researching the X-ram manifold replacement and higher flow injecters. . .

And a prom. . .

Eventually I'm gonna end up getting another intake. . .

Oct 24, 2007 | 09:27 PM

kensblue82

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Originally Posted by Blue Seducer

Hey Ken, I thought you was selling the vette? Changed your mind and desided to change the cam too?

It was one of those weak moments. I would still part with it if the price is right, but I'm sure I'll continue tinkering with it as long as it's fun. BTW, I thought cruisin' the coast in Gulfport was a blast. Lots of nice cars, not only Vettes. Next year I'll go earlier and stay later. The only downside was I dropped an alternator belt as soon as I hit the coast road. Thank goodness for an AutoZone nearby. 30 minutes and $9.00 later I was on the road again.
Ken