C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Camshaft

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 1, 2015 | 11:17 PM
  #1  
edusmc1's Avatar
edusmc1
Thread Starter
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 175
Likes: 12
From: Jacksonville NC
Default Camshaft

Looking to change cam and lifter, but would like to upgrade cam with a little noticeable lope. What can I put and still use the stock value springs.
Reply
Old May 2, 2015 | 07:15 AM
  #2  
Yeller81USNRet's Avatar
Yeller81USNRet
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 386
Likes: 1
From: Grafton WV
Default

I used a Summit-1103 cam and lifter set in a 1981 Stock engine and also changed the Dist. and Carb. Got rid of the Computer. This cam has a nice lope to it and is very streetable. Good Luck.
Reply
Old May 2, 2015 | 09:15 AM
  #3  
'75's Avatar
'75
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,422
Likes: 591
From: McHenry Illinois
Default

Originally Posted by Yeller81USNRet
I used a Summit-1103 cam and lifter set in a 1981 Stock engine and also changed the Dist. and Carb. Got rid of the Computer. This cam has a nice lope to it and is very streetable. Good Luck.
Great choice for a mild cam.
Reply
Old May 3, 2015 | 01:25 AM
  #4  
gjohnson's Avatar
gjohnson
Drifting
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,805
Likes: 432
From: Denver CO
Default

When changing out cam/lifters you really need to put in new springs.Even a slightly more aggressive cam w/stock worn springs can cause problems.Valve float?Springs are cheep!
Reply
Old May 3, 2015 | 07:40 AM
  #5  
wilcar's Avatar
wilcar
Drifting
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,263
Likes: 188
From: Wabasha Mn
Default

I used an Isky 264 mega cam in my 76 L 82 w/ T400- 214-214 450 lift on a 108 lsa for lots of low and mid range power in a low compression 350. I broke the cam in with my old springs and later replaced with some new oem springs. Had a nice throaty idle with mild lope. Old school cam and quality Isky product.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Camshaft





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:17 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE