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roughedup72 · 10-15-2007, 08:45 PM

Hey Yall, I got the engine torn down and am in the process of getting the parts to put it back together. I was wondering what cam are yall using and how do you like its performance. I am looking for something to give me more out of the hole and still have a little left. I've got 3:73's a 700r4 and a 350 4bbl with headers and 2.5" exhaust. I'm also running 285/70/15 tires. The engine has been bored .30 over and may be going to .40 over if I cant hone out some of the fine grooves in the cylinders. SO suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help.

68Stepbed · 10-15-2007, 10:18 PM

I'm running a COMP XE262. It has a slight thump at idle and pulls pretty hard from about 2500-5500 rpm. I would liked to have gone to the XE268, but would've had to change the valvesprings, which turns out, needed to be changed anyway.

I've heard the Lunati VooDoo cams have some good profiles.

Depending on budget, you simply can't go wrong with a hydraulic roller setup. They cost more, but you get what you pay for.

bayer20 · 10-16-2007, 02:20 AM

For bottom end I would suggest, EDLBROCK RPM Intake, K&N Large Air Cleaner, 1 5/8 Primary Tube Long tube Headers, Comp Cams 270H 1800-5800rpm, 2000 Stall converter (Jegs $100), good wires and plugs. Your Engine is an Air Pump...What goes in must come out. Also A nice Posi Differential if you don't already have it. If you even want to go further than that, a good pair of Vortec Heads will add a bunch of torque as well.

bayer20 · 10-16-2007, 02:24 AM

As a matter a fact the above mentioned setup including the Vortec heads got me 400 horse and 420 ft.

*Billla* · 10-16-2007, 02:36 AM

CR and heads?

Can't talk about cams without knowing the engine configuration...

earl87gta · 10-16-2007, 05:39 AM

Im using a gm lt4 hot cam kit I like it and I have over 400 HP with vortec heads. the kit also comes with 1.6 roller rockers.

Jcentsr6 · 10-16-2007, 09:17 AM

Lunati cam and lifter

BurnoutNova · 10-16-2007, 11:03 AM

XE294 in my nova

mark's68 · 10-16-2007, 12:03 PM

comp cms 4x4 extreme 270 in a 388. lots of torque.

The Big Green · 10-16-2007, 01:52 PM

I have 11.1 pistons and I have the comp 305dur/325lift cam. Let us know what you want your rpm pulling range to be. It is stall speed, cam, and intake are some. Match everything perfect on the lower rpm along with a good stall speed you can shoot out of the hole like a rocket...lol

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-16-2007, 02:02 PM

Lunati VooDoo. You couldnt give me a Comp, sorry , had a real bad experiance with them

The Big Green · 10-16-2007, 02:05 PM

1970 CST Short Wide

Let us know, I want to keep this truck going for awhile with no problems. My first comp cam and always went lunati myself.

bayer20 · 10-16-2007, 02:42 PM

Lunati, Comp Cams...It really doesn't matter what name brand but more so the Spec of the cam. All I can say you better pre-lube it or you will brake of a lobe off, no matter who makes it.

bad6772 · 10-16-2007, 06:04 PM

stock ZZ3 < complete roller with 3000 stahl.........

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-16-2007, 08:50 PM

I,d Install A Stock Gm 350-350 Hp Lt1 Cam & Springs. Its Just 89.99 From Chevy.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 10-17-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bayer20

For bottom end I would suggest, EDLBROCK RPM Intake, K&N Large Air Cleaner, 1 5/8 Primary Tube Long tube Headers, Comp Cams 270H 1800-5800rpm, 2000 Stall converter (Jegs $100), good wires and plugs. Your Engine is an Air Pump...What goes in must come out. Also A nice Posi Differential if you don't already have it. If you even want to go further than that, a good pair of Vortec Heads will add a bunch of torque as well.

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WOW, thats my enginge. With the exception of a recent change from Headman long tubes to Sanderson 3/4 headers. Upgrading wires in near future. I have a posi as well.

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BurnoutNova · 10-17-2007, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Lunati VooDoo. You couldnt give me a Comp, sorry , had a real bad experiance with them

theres only like 2 major cam grinders in the country... all the companys go though one of them, comp, lunati, crane, ect. atlest thats what ive heard

i like the comp cam i have, it idles like crap (almost doesnt idle actully) but it freaking screams between 6000 and 7800 rpm. freaking thing shounds like a sprint car with it, and having open headers

BurnoutNova · 10-17-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

I have 11.1 pistons and I have the comp 305dur/325lift cam. Let us know what you want your rpm pulling range to be. It is stall speed, cam, and intake are some. Match everything perfect on the lower rpm along with a good stall speed you can shoot out of the hole like a rocket...lol

thats the magnum 305H grind. i had that in a 355 once good cam but really old technology. ive heard alot of good things about the new voodoo cams, and want to try one when i put the 302 together for my nova, bout .650" solid roller of course

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-17-2007, 09:51 AM

My problem with Comp is there warrantee department. I had a problem with one of there cams and was treated like I didn’t know anything about anything by there rep , his name was "RED" This jerk told me that if I didn’t like what he was offering I could eat
sh!t and die. I wont deal with people who treat there customers like that. When I changed to the VooDoo the loud slapping of the steep ramp that Comp likes went away and I’ve been happy ever since

Frizzle Fry · 10-17-2007, 11:48 AM

One more vote for voodoo. I have one in the 476. Very pleased with it... after switching from a comp.

bigfredtn · 10-17-2007, 12:11 PM

I have COMP XE294 in my truck.

Sport/Truck · 10-20-2007, 10:45 AM

I’m using Lunati voodoo cam w/ lifters & springs. It’s not together yet, so no info on how it runs….But I hear its awesome.
s/t

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-20-2007, 03:50 PM

for the best cam call this guy. he custom grinds cams specifically for your engine setup, vehicle weight, r&p ratio, and trans being used. he also regrinds and hard faces cams all on a computer controled machine. nothing like a custom made cam just for your project.
bob

his name is steve bemos
ph.#
1 706 340 6914

BurnoutNova · 10-20-2007, 04:47 PM

i heard its not that much more expensive to have cams custom ground, only like 25$ more than a production grind. a friend of mine goes through ISKY for his sprint car cams, really likes them i guess

eedgell · 10-20-2007, 05:31 PM

I guess a little off the wall for this board, but I have had good luck with ISKY's MEGA cam line up. Good selection for both SB, and BB. The best out of the hole, to top end power band I have found. Real smooth, and powerful. Give them a look.

10-15-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	What cam are you using??? Hey Yall, I got the engine torn down and am in the process of getting the parts to put it back together. I was wondering what cam are yall using and how do you like its performance. I am looking for something to give me more out of the hole and still have a little left. I've got 3:73's a 700r4 and a 350 4bbl with headers and 2.5" exhaust. I'm also running 285/70/15 tires. The engine has been bored .30 over and may be going to .40 over if I cant hone out some of the fine grooves in the cylinders. SO suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

10-15-2007, 10:18 PM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: What cam are you using??? I'm running a COMP XE262. It has a slight thump at idle and pulls pretty hard from about 2500-5500 rpm. I would liked to have gone to the XE268, but would've had to change the valvesprings, which turns out, needed to be changed anyway. I've heard the Lunati VooDoo cams have some good profiles. Depending on budget, you simply can't go wrong with a hydraulic roller setup. They cost more, but you get what you pay for. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-16-2007, 02:20 AM	#3
bayer20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 83	Re: What cam are you using??? For bottom end I would suggest, EDLBROCK RPM Intake, K&N Large Air Cleaner, 1 5/8 Primary Tube Long tube Headers, Comp Cams 270H 1800-5800rpm, 2000 Stall converter (Jegs $100), good wires and plugs. Your Engine is an Air Pump...What goes in must come out. Also A nice Posi Differential if you don't already have it. If you even want to go further than that, a good pair of Vortec Heads will add a bunch of torque as well. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement!

10-16-2007, 02:24 AM	#4
bayer20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 83	Re: What cam are you using??? As a matter a fact the above mentioned setup including the Vortec heads got me 400 horse and 420 ft. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement!

10-16-2007, 02:36 AM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: What cam are you using??? CR and heads? Can't talk about cams without knowing the engine configuration...

10-16-2007, 05:39 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: What cam are you using??? Im using a gm lt4 hot cam kit I like it and I have over 400 HP with vortec heads. the kit also comes with 1.6 roller rockers. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-16-2007, 09:17 AM	#7
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: What cam are you using??? Lunati cam and lifter __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

10-16-2007, 11:03 AM	#8
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: What cam are you using??? XE294 in my nova

10-16-2007, 12:03 PM	#9
mark's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greenville,ms. Posts: 47	Re: What cam are you using??? comp cms 4x4 extreme 270 in a 388. lots of torque.

10-16-2007, 01:52 PM	#10
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: What cam are you using??? I have 11.1 pistons and I have the comp 305dur/325lift cam. Let us know what you want your rpm pulling range to be. It is stall speed, cam, and intake are some. Match everything perfect on the lower rpm along with a good stall speed you can shoot out of the hole like a rocket...lol

10-16-2007, 02:02 PM	#11
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Re: What cam are you using??? Lunati VooDoo. You couldnt give me a Comp, sorry , had a real bad experiance with them __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-16-2007, 02:05 PM	#12
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: What cam are you using??? 1970 CST Short Wide Let us know, I want to keep this truck going for awhile with no problems. My first comp cam and always went lunati myself.

10-16-2007, 02:42 PM	#13
bayer20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 83	Re: What cam are you using??? Lunati, Comp Cams...It really doesn't matter what name brand but more so the Spec of the cam. All I can say you better pre-lube it or you will brake of a lobe off, no matter who makes it. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement! Last edited by Liz; 10-16-2007 at 04:52 PM. Reason: edited language

10-16-2007, 06:04 PM	#14
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What cam are you using??? stock ZZ3 < complete roller with 3000 stahl.........

10-16-2007, 08:50 PM	#15
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: What cam are you using??? I,d Install A Stock Gm 350-350 Hp Lt1 Cam & Springs. Its Just 89.99 From Chevy. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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10-17-2007, 09:51 AM	#19
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Re: What cam are you using??? My problem with Comp is there warrantee department. I had a problem with one of there cams and was treated like I didn’t know anything about anything by there rep , his name was "RED" This jerk told me that if I didn’t like what he was offering I could eat sh!t and die. I wont deal with people who treat there customers like that. When I changed to the VooDoo the loud slapping of the steep ramp that Comp likes went away and I’ve been happy ever since __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-17-2007, 11:48 AM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: What cam are you using??? One more vote for voodoo. I have one in the 476. Very pleased with it... after switching from a comp.

10-17-2007, 12:11 PM	#21
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: What cam are you using??? I have COMP XE294 in my truck. __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

10-20-2007, 10:45 AM	#22
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: What cam are you using??? I’m using Lunati voodoo cam w/ lifters & springs. It’s not together yet, so no info on how it runs….But I hear its awesome. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

10-20-2007, 03:50 PM	#23
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: What cam are you using??? for the best cam call this guy. he custom grinds cams specifically for your engine setup, vehicle weight, r&p ratio, and trans being used. he also regrinds and hard faces cams all on a computer controled machine. nothing like a custom made cam just for your project. bob his name is steve bemos ph.# 1 706 340 6914 __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-20-2007, 04:47 PM	#24
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: What cam are you using??? i heard its not that much more expensive to have cams custom ground, only like 25$ more than a production grind. a friend of mine goes through ISKY for his sprint car cams, really likes them i guess

10-20-2007, 05:31 PM	#25
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: What cam are you using??? I guess a little off the wall for this board, but I have had good luck with ISKY's MEGA cam line up. Good selection for both SB, and BB. The best out of the hole, to top end power band I have found. Real smooth, and powerful. Give them a look. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

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