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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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78 vette, L82 stock bottom end.
AFR 195 heads 64 cc. (10.2:1 ?)
Performer intake w QJ.
Shorty headers with dual exhaust w/ dual cats.
Auto (5 speed upgrade in the future)

Needs to pass the DEQ sniffer...

Want to swap in a Roller cam.

Considering this one from Comp Cams:
XR 276 HR

224/230 @ .050
.502/.510 lift
110 degree lobe sep

Id go 282 or Solid roller if I thought i could pass emissions.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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It might be difficult to pass emissions with that cam. A better choice would be similar duration but on 112 deg lobe separation.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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It might be difficult to pass emissions with that cam. A better choice would be similar duration but on 112 deg lobe separation.
That was my thought too..increase to 112 or more.
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Collecting parts for a roller cam swap.Got the retro lifters and a Crane Cam 119821,billet core with iron gear.Went with a conservative cam for my street cruiser.Watch what you buy not all cams are created equal.Ask if there cams are billet and you want a pressed on distributor iron gear to avoid future problems.You'll also need a different fuel pump pushrod.I'm going with the Howard's Cam polymer pushrod...Good luck...

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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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Crane version:
HR 284
222/230 @ .050
.509/.528
112 lobe sep

Lunati: 270/278
Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 270/278
Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 219/227
Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .515/.530
LSA/ICL: 112/106

Lunati 278/288
dvertised Duration (Intake/Exhaust) 278/288
Duration @.050" (Intake/Exhaust) 232/242
Gross Valve Lift (Intake/Exhaust) .507"/.507"
Lobe Seperation 112

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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...make/chevrolet
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What about torque converter?....................
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Tc is 2000 stall
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basically same setup as yours, L82 bottom, dart heads, qjet, duals, 2k stall,
cam , fairly smooth idle, but you do notice it, good vacuum and low end power. But, i dont have to pass anything as far as inspec.
http://www.competitionproducts.com/H...o/CL110245-12/

Chev SB Retro-Fit
Adv. Duration: 275/284
Duration @ .050": 225/231
Lift: .500/.510
Lobe Separation: 112 LC
1800-5400. Fair idle, street & mild performance usage. Crisp throttle.
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I've been advised to subtract about 16 degrees from a flat tappet specs. to get to a comparable roller cam (don't know what you have currently). Some of the suggestions may be aiming too high for a street/emissions car.

Ralph

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I think Ill try this one from Lunati:

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Lunati: 270/278
Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 270/278
Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 219/227
Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .515/.530
LSA/ICL: 112/106
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