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wink_tim · 09-09-2004, 04:25 PM

I was considering purchasing a Summitt Cam Kit for my truck, they are like $79.99 with lifters and lube. Has anyone here had any experience with the quality of these? I've been pleased with all Summitt brand parts I have purchased so far but I've never tried the internal engine parts. Any info appreciated.

beaterC10 · 09-09-2004, 04:32 PM

I'v had one in my 350 for 5-6 years with no problems. I forget the part number I used but it had the same specs and the Edelbrock performer cam.

wink_tim · 09-09-2004, 05:25 PM

beaterC10, I beleive thats the same cam I am looking at, part# K1104, I will have to check the specs compared to the edelbrock. How does it perform? I knows there may be better grinds out now but I can't get over 80 bucks with lifters and I don't really want to get too radical.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 09-09-2004, 05:29 PM

mine is a 1105. lopes pretty nice. sounds good seems to have real nice throttle response. i havent got the truck on the road yet so dont know other than that but if you dont have the dough to drop on it buy one. as far as quality it dont matter what brand you use.....summit crane lunati comp whatever can all go flat if not properly lubed and broken in. you take care of it and it will be nice for you.there are some more technologically advanced cam grinds out there but they get the job done for a lot less dough.

RON WOODGEARD · 09-09-2004, 05:43 PM

I have ran the Summit cam for since my engine was new, That's been ten years and 25000 miles. ( No I don't drive it much ) I don't remember the number, But It is a 272-282/ 444-465 Very strong low and mid range, Turns off right about 5500 RPM Very strong pull though. Because of the strong Pull, ( Torque) it propels our heavy truck fairly well, if you're not looking for high RPM You'd like it

Tx Firefighter · 09-09-2004, 06:01 PM

I believe Summit cams to be ground by Wolverine, a very old, established cam company.

Like is said above, one Summit grind is an exact copy of the Edelbrock Performer cam, which I've also been told are ground by Wolverine, except for about 30 percent less money.

WRMZ71 · 09-09-2004, 06:22 PM

I got the summit cam kit, don't remember the part number though, for the Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold. Exact same specs at only a fraction of the price. Thats the second cam kit I've bought from them and I can't complain one bit. Both worked like a champ

wink_tim · 09-09-2004, 11:59 PM

I looked at the specs on the K1104 and it's 224 @ .050 duration intake and exhaust and .465" lift. Do you guys think I can keep the stock valve springs? It is a goodwrench 350 btw.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 09-10-2004, 12:45 AM

yeah.....mine is the 1105 on stock springs. .50 lift is max for stock springs.

72C203503ONTHETREE · 09-10-2004, 07:41 PM

I installed the Summit 1105 in my 72 350, used the stock old valvesprings but did install a Moroso stud girdle just to make sure the studs didnt pull out, ok, maybe just becuse it looks cool with the aluminum roller rockers I got cheap off e bay. I dont rev the engine much past 4,000 since the oil pressure usually stays below 40 pounds, I will be replacing bearings and a high volume pump in the near future to fix that. It moves the truck very well, even at low rpm in 3rd gear. I'd at least go with the 1105.

Z28Owner · 09-10-2004, 09:22 PM

Would someone recommend a summit cam for my truck? 71 350/350 with 4:11 gears. As far as I know its a stock rebuilt 350 with 76cc heads, headers, performer RPM intake and 600cfm edelbrock carb. Stock converter. Thanks. I dont ever go over 4500 and am looking for something with some more power and a lumpy idle.

Z28Owner · 09-11-2004, 10:55 AM

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**Patch** · 09-11-2004, 05:46 PM

I put one in a 318 for my old 69 D-100 and it stills runs like a champ....440 lift and I'm not sure of the duration.....yes....I sold that truck...all chevy now.....

*1972C10* · 09-11-2004, 06:07 PM

I was told that summit cams are ground by crane.

RON WOODGEARD · 09-11-2004, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28Owner

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Read my post........

72C203503ONTHETREE · 09-12-2004, 12:08 AM

You cant go too wild with the cam with 8:1 compression or with stock iron heads, unless they are the old 2.02 double humps. Probably the 1105 would be the best or close to it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-12-2004, 09:55 AM

I have never had any problem's with summit part's I took the big gamble and started with the oil pump's from summit and figured if the oil pump could keeep the motor together then the hard part's should also be pretty good and they alway's have a good price on there part's..

browndawg71 · 09-12-2004, 12:06 PM

have ran summit cam = to edelbrocks perf.rpm cam workd great, the specs werent exactly the same as edel. though. lobe separation was wider, didnt lope as hard as i thougt but had a great powerband.

MylilBowTie · 09-12-2004, 12:15 PM

Summits oil pumps are melling and Im thinking on the cam they are Crane but not real sure.

wink_tim · 09-12-2004, 07:48 PM

Alright it's settled, I just ordered the K1105.... 224/234 @ .050 and .465"/.488"
Thanks once again for the info, this is the greatest site on earth!

09-09-2004, 04:25 PM	#1
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Summitt Brand I was considering purchasing a Summitt Cam Kit for my truck, they are like $79.99 with lifters and lube. Has anyone here had any experience with the quality of these? I've been pleased with all Summitt brand parts I have purchased so far but I've never tried the internal engine parts. Any info appreciated. __________________ 67 SWB

09-09-2004, 05:25 PM	#3
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	beaterC10, I beleive thats the same cam I am looking at, part# K1104, I will have to check the specs compared to the edelbrock. How does it perform? I knows there may be better grinds out now but I can't get over 80 bucks with lifters and I don't really want to get too radical. __________________ 67 SWB

09-09-2004, 05:29 PM	#4
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	mine is a 1105. lopes pretty nice. sounds good seems to have real nice throttle response. i havent got the truck on the road yet so dont know other than that but if you dont have the dough to drop on it buy one. as far as quality it dont matter what brand you use.....summit crane lunati comp whatever can all go flat if not properly lubed and broken in. you take care of it and it will be nice for you.there are some more technologically advanced cam grinds out there but they get the job done for a lot less dough. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

09-09-2004, 06:01 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I believe Summit cams to be ground by Wolverine, a very old, established cam company. Like is said above, one Summit grind is an exact copy of the Edelbrock Performer cam, which I've also been told are ground by Wolverine, except for about 30 percent less money. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-09-2004, 11:59 PM	#8
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	I looked at the specs on the K1104 and it's 224 @ .050 duration intake and exhaust and .465" lift. Do you guys think I can keep the stock valve springs? It is a goodwrench 350 btw. __________________ 67 SWB

09-09-2004, 04:32 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I'v had one in my 350 for 5-6 years with no problems. I forget the part number I used but it had the same specs and the Edelbrock performer cam.

09-09-2004, 05:43 PM	#5
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I have ran the Summit cam for since my engine was new, That's been ten years and 25000 miles. ( No I don't drive it much ) I don't remember the number, But It is a 272-282/ 444-465 Very strong low and mid range, Turns off right about 5500 RPM Very strong pull though. Because of the strong Pull, ( Torque) it propels our heavy truck fairly well, if you're not looking for high RPM You'd like it

09-09-2004, 06:22 PM	#7
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	I got the summit cam kit, don't remember the part number though, for the Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold. Exact same specs at only a fraction of the price. Thats the second cam kit I've bought from them and I can't complain one bit. Both worked like a champ

09-10-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	yeah.....mine is the 1105 on stock springs. .50 lift is max for stock springs. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

09-10-2004, 07:41 PM	#10
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	I installed the Summit 1105 in my 72 350, used the stock old valvesprings but did install a Moroso stud girdle just to make sure the studs didnt pull out, ok, maybe just becuse it looks cool with the aluminum roller rockers I got cheap off e bay. I dont rev the engine much past 4,000 since the oil pressure usually stays below 40 pounds, I will be replacing bearings and a high volume pump in the near future to fix that. It moves the truck very well, even at low rpm in 3rd gear. I'd at least go with the 1105. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.

09-10-2004, 09:22 PM	#11
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 288	Would someone recommend a summit cam for my truck? 71 350/350 with 4:11 gears. As far as I know its a stock rebuilt 350 with 76cc heads, headers, performer RPM intake and 600cfm edelbrock carb. Stock converter. Thanks. I dont ever go over 4500 and am looking for something with some more power and a lumpy idle. __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-11-2004, 10:55 AM	#12
Z28Owner ......................... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: benton, ky Posts: 288	ttt __________________ 1971 LWB Chevy C-10 350/350 3:42 eaton

09-11-2004, 05:46 PM	#13
Patch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 709	Me too I put one in a 318 for my old 69 D-100 and it stills runs like a champ....440 lift and I'm not sure of the duration.....yes....I sold that truck...all chevy now..... __________________ Patch

09-11-2004, 06:07 PM	#14
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I was told that summit cams are ground by crane.

09-12-2004, 12:08 AM	#16
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	You cant go too wild with the cam with 8:1 compression or with stock iron heads, unless they are the old 2.02 double humps. Probably the 1105 would be the best or close to it. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.



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09-12-2004, 09:55 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I have never had any problem's with summit part's I took the big gamble and started with the oil pump's from summit and figured if the oil pump could keeep the motor together then the hard part's should also be pretty good and they alway's have a good price on there part's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-12-2004, 12:06 PM	#18
browndawg71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: paris, texas Posts: 235	have ran summit cam = to edelbrocks perf.rpm cam workd great, the specs werent exactly the same as edel. though. lobe separation was wider, didnt lope as hard as i thougt but had a great powerband.

09-12-2004, 12:15 PM	#19
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Summits oil pumps are melling and Im thinking on the cam they are Crane but not real sure. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-12-2004, 07:48 PM	#20
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Alright it's settled, I just ordered the K1105.... 224/234 @ .050 and .465"/.488" Thanks once again for the info, this is the greatest site on earth! __________________ 67 SWB

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