Cam buying Questions
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Cam buying Questions
I am getting my heads redone at the moment, and the guy is setting things up so that i can use the stock cam, or i can pop in a better one... so i figure since the engine is all opened up, then i will just go ahead and get a better one.
Someone menetione to me 2 good ones over AIM one evening, but i forgot who it was and which cams they were.
I have light mods, and am not wanting to go nuts with stuff... i am basically just doing a simple 350 rebuild, porting/polishing, etc... im not boreing unless i HAVE to, so i hope to just grind out the cylendar walls and put the larger rings on it... or whatever goes in there (im engine illiterate)... anyhow...
Post any questions back to here that will help in picking out a good cam... and I will try and answer them the best I can. I hope to get this thing in the next week or so...
Ill just pass this info along to my buddies who are redoing the engine for me...
Thanks guys!
Someone menetione to me 2 good ones over AIM one evening, but i forgot who it was and which cams they were.
I have light mods, and am not wanting to go nuts with stuff... i am basically just doing a simple 350 rebuild, porting/polishing, etc... im not boreing unless i HAVE to, so i hope to just grind out the cylendar walls and put the larger rings on it... or whatever goes in there (im engine illiterate)... anyhow...
Post any questions back to here that will help in picking out a good cam... and I will try and answer them the best I can. I hope to get this thing in the next week or so...
Ill just pass this info along to my buddies who are redoing the engine for me...
Thanks guys!
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Re: Cam buying Questions (GIJoe)
http://www.compcams.com/information/Products/Camshafts/
Check that out. A good cam from Comp Cams can be had relatively cheap.. I would advise a moderate cam. You dont want to go to overboard. Its still going to be a daily driver :)
Hope that helps some.. :jester
ps. They also have a link on there with some good info on new push rods.. good idea to get those replaced with a higher mileage motor. Will certainly help freshen up the motor..
[Modified by quiksilver458, 5:08 PM 12/19/2002]
Check that out. A good cam from Comp Cams can be had relatively cheap.. I would advise a moderate cam. You dont want to go to overboard. Its still going to be a daily driver :)
Hope that helps some.. :jester
ps. They also have a link on there with some good info on new push rods.. good idea to get those replaced with a higher mileage motor. Will certainly help freshen up the motor..
[Modified by quiksilver458, 5:08 PM 12/19/2002]
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Re: Cam buying Questions (GIJoe)
I would definitely want the heads to have the best flow numbers possible, that is where your power comes from. This will help you now and in the future if you ever do anything else. You want good flow numbers without sacrificing low valve lift flow or velocity. Next be sure to match the cam to the setup you have and the type of driving you do. As mentioned go to Comp Cams and fill out their form , they are really good at recommending a good cam for you. Dont put the stocker back in . While its apart you might as well upgrade........enjoy!! :seeya
Melting Slicks
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Re: Cam buying Questions (Shriker)
the xtreme 218/224 cam would be a nice choice on a stock TPI. grind it on a 110 center and spread the lobes to 114deg. do some minor head work and you'll have gained some good hp.
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Re: Cam buying Questions (GIJoe)
I wouldn't go that far into an engine without boring, new pistons, and turning the crank. I mean, you're already there and it really isn't that much more money. I don't know how many miles you have on your motor, but unless it is low, don't skip on the bottom end. You aren't talking about more than $300 to $400 dollars difference and you have a new motor. You can't just put larger rings on. The piston wears the cylinder walls unevenly, and a light hone will not correct this.
That being said, I have done rering jobs in the past. I had no money then (still don't have much more) and I had to cut all the corners. Sometimes it works okay, sometimes not. If you are doing heads and cam, and talk about rings, then you are removing and dissasembling the motor. Spend the extra money and have the peace of mind.
That being said, I have done rering jobs in the past. I had no money then (still don't have much more) and I had to cut all the corners. Sometimes it works okay, sometimes not. If you are doing heads and cam, and talk about rings, then you are removing and dissasembling the motor. Spend the extra money and have the peace of mind.
