Cam Help/Advice
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Cam Help/Advice
Hello Everyone,
I am putting together a mild 350 for my 72' Vette. It is a 350(std bore,about 8.5 comp, mildly ported 487x heads(76cc),performer intake,headers,etc. Anyway, I am considering a Comp Cams XE256 cam and I was wondering if any of you have used this cam and if so, what did you think of it. Also, if anyone has another suggestion for the cam, I would love to hear it.
Thanks,
Mike
I am putting together a mild 350 for my 72' Vette. It is a 350(std bore,about 8.5 comp, mildly ported 487x heads(76cc),performer intake,headers,etc. Anyway, I am considering a Comp Cams XE256 cam and I was wondering if any of you have used this cam and if so, what did you think of it. Also, if anyone has another suggestion for the cam, I would love to hear it.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: Cam Help/Advice (piratemike)
With such low compression you need a cam that will trap pressure like these Crane power max cams.
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...tType=camshaft
or for more performance
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...tType=camshaft
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...tType=camshaft
or for more performance
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...tType=camshaft
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Re: Cam Help/Advice (piratemike)
I would run at least 10.0 compression. Why not?
If you are not into solid cams, there are some great OEM hyd cams. But I would consider the LT-1 cam.
Hey, it's a vette, not a station wagon.
;)
Mark
If you are not into solid cams, there are some great OEM hyd cams. But I would consider the LT-1 cam.
Hey, it's a vette, not a station wagon.
;)
Mark
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Re: Cam Help/Advice (piratemike)
For max torque on low compression 350 try an Isky - ISKENDERIAN
Grind No./Type: 262-SUPERCAM, HYDRAULIC Low/Mid-Range performance cam. 9.5:1 compr. 3.08-3.70 axle ratio. Passenger cars & trucks. Up to 625 CFM Carb. RPM-Range: 2000-5500 Valve Lift - INT: .435 EXT: .435 Valve Lash Hot - INT: .000 EXT: .000 ADV Duration - INT: 262° EXT: 262° .050 Duration - INT: 208° EXT: 208° Lobe Center: 108° :thumbs:
Grind No./Type: 262-SUPERCAM, HYDRAULIC Low/Mid-Range performance cam. 9.5:1 compr. 3.08-3.70 axle ratio. Passenger cars & trucks. Up to 625 CFM Carb. RPM-Range: 2000-5500 Valve Lift - INT: .435 EXT: .435 Valve Lash Hot - INT: .000 EXT: .000 ADV Duration - INT: 262° EXT: 262° .050 Duration - INT: 208° EXT: 208° Lobe Center: 108° :thumbs:
