The previous owner of my '85 told me that he had a "Crane 2020" cam installed. (5 or 6 years ago now) I found this info on Crane's website:

Part Number: 114112 Grind Number: POWERMAX 2020 (FORMERLY COM
Engine Identification:
Start Yr. End Yr. Make Cyl Description
1981 1987 CHEVROLET 8
GREAT FOR 305 AND 350 ENGINES IN CARS, LIGHT AND INTERMEDIATE TRUCKS WITH OPTIONAL GEARING. GOOD LOW AND MID-RANGE TORQUE AND HP. (50 STATE LEGAL IN 81-87 CAR AND 81-92 TRUCK, 267-350 APPLICATIONS ONLY. C.A.R.B. E.O. D-225-19)

BASIC RPM 1000-4000

Engine Size Configuration
267-350 C.I. V

Valve Setting: Intake .000 Exhaust .000 HOT

Lift: Intake @Cam 267 @Valve 401
All Lifts are based on zero lash and theoretical rocker arm ratios.
Exhaust @ Cam 282 @Valve 423
Rocker Arm Ratio 1.5

Cam Timing: -- @--
Lift: Opens Closes ADV Duration
Intake -- -- 254 °
Exhaust -- -- 264 °

Spring Requirements: Triple Dual Outer Inner
Part Number 99848
Loads Closed 114 LBS @ 1.700 or 1 45/64
Open 287 LBS @ 1.300
Recommended RPM range with matching components
Minimum RPM 800
Maximum RPM 4400
Valve Float 5000

Cam Timing: TAPPET @.050
Lift: Opens Closes Max Lift Duration
Intake (7) ATDC 21 ABDC 104 194 °
Exhaust 26 BBDC (2) BTDC 104 204 °

What would this mean as far as performance compared to the stock cam?

 

It looks like a good cam for torque, if that is what you are looking for. Should work very well with the stock TPI intake. I think it is slightly better than a stock cam. Do you know the LSA of this cam by any chance? That should determine idle quality and low-midrange power. Not a high revving cam at all if valve float occurs at 5000 rpms.

 

The 2020 is a very mild cam, maybe one step up from stock. It probably has slightly more aggressive ramps than the stock cam and is designed for low end torque rather than high end HP.

Jake

 

It sounds like it was a good choice for the stock L98. This was what I was hoping to hear. Thanks.