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drewdude92 · 10-22-2008, 05:17 PM

Im looking at this motor on jegs its just a stock 350 crate motor but i want a lil cam in it for that sweet sound that i love i just need to know a good cam that i could put in this motor when i get it or is that even a good idea?
well here are the specs of the crate motor here..

4-bolt main with 2-piece rear main seal
Cast iron crankshaft
LT1/LT4 powdered metal connecting rods
Cast pistons (dished)
Hydraulic flat tappet cam (.383''/.401'' and 112° lobe separation)
Cast iron cylinder heads with 76cc chambers
8.5:1 compression ratio
Left and right hand dipstick
4-quart oil pan
Timing tabs for a 6-3/4'' or an 8'' balancer
Recommended spark plug: Accel #111-574 or any spark plug with 14mm .460'' reach, 5/8'' hex, tapered seat, projected tip

t&tkennels · 10-22-2008, 09:16 PM

I think a 268 high energy cam from comp cams would be good.

dan42 · 10-22-2008, 10:36 PM

Lots of threads on cams - do a search, you should find more than you need. Sounds like a great motor.

drewdude92 · 10-23-2008, 01:42 PM

alright thanks im pretty sure that would void the warranty with me doing this? ill read on the warranty some more i guess

PanelDeland · 10-23-2008, 03:57 PM

Call a cam company.They will ask about a thousand questions but they will also set you up with a cam that works for your,vehicle,driving style,gearing,tranny and any other thing you can think of.This is what they do for a living and it's free.

drewdude92 · 10-23-2008, 07:06 PM

a cam company sounds like a good deal? where in the world would i find that number?

cdowns · 10-23-2008, 07:13 PM

google

t&tkennels · 10-23-2008, 09:01 PM

on comp cams website , theirs a section on there where you can type in all the specs on your truck , & they will email you back with a cam suggestion.

drewdude92 · 10-23-2008, 11:30 PM

sweetness to compcams i go!!

71tahoe · 10-24-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by drewdude92

alright thanks im pretty sure that would void the warranty with me doing this? ill read on the warranty some more i guess

I'm going to say that you definitely will void the warranty. Also, if you plan on doing it yourself I think there is something about a qualified mechanic installing it for the warranty to be in effect anyway.

drewdude92 · 10-24-2008, 06:38 PM

hmm i think ive pretty much decided that ima just rebuild an old block i got sitting around i want around 300 hp with a pretty sweet cam in it i just like the sound of it. Any good kits combos you all would recomend?

Gray Ghost · 10-25-2008, 05:44 AM

Best idea yet...I'm not a fan of GM crate motors. The 268 cam is OK but if you want a thumpy idle you'll want to look further up the list.

Edelbrock has some good top end kits that make a rebuild easy. Call them and tell them what you have now and what you want...they can help with the cam, heads, intake, carb, EFi, etc.

**truckdude239** · 10-25-2008, 07:21 AM

got all my kits at www.northernautoparts.com

drewdude92 · 10-25-2008, 09:13 PM

yup im still lookin around ill prob have to tear into my motor a lil more before i give them a call to tell them what i have?

Gray Ghost · 10-25-2008, 09:30 PM

Not really....give them the block casting number [driver's side near the firewall behind the valve cover]
and tell them what you will be doing the most with your truck. They will ask what transmission and rear axle ratio you have and maybe another question or two, then they should be able to give you an answer.

drewdude92 · 10-25-2008, 09:35 PM

alright hmm wish me luck gettin to that darn number...i think i can do it with a mirror though i know what tranny im have but rear end ratio i have no idea im pretty sure its the original but dont know any way to find out?

Gray Ghost · 10-25-2008, 09:39 PM

I hear ya...that one is a hard one to get to but with a very bright light it's not too bad.

Alternate plan....go 60mph and record your rpms. Then measure your rear tire height at the tread there's an online calculator [don't have the link but I'll bet someone does] that figures axle ratios for you given the above info.

drewdude92 · 10-25-2008, 10:01 PM

hmm sounds easier than it is because my speedo is way off? lol ill have someone set cruise at sixty in front of me i guess and i measure the tread to the brim of my rim?

Gray Ghost · 10-25-2008, 10:49 PM

You measure the tire's height....from the pavement to the topmost tread in the wheelwell. Probably 27" or more up to about 30" tall.

drewdude92 · 10-25-2008, 11:19 PM

o der der der lol ill do that tomorrow

10-22-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: need some help on this one... I think a 268 high energy cam from comp cams would be good.

10-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: need some help on this one... Lots of threads on cams - do a search, you should find more than you need. Sounds like a great motor. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-23-2008, 01:42 PM	#4
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... alright thanks im pretty sure that would void the warranty with me doing this? ill read on the warranty some more i guess __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-23-2008, 03:57 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: need some help on this one... Call a cam company.They will ask about a thousand questions but they will also set you up with a cam that works for your,vehicle,driving style,gearing,tranny and any other thing you can think of.This is what they do for a living and it's free. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-23-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... a cam company sounds like a good deal? where in the world would i find that number? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-22-2008, 05:17 PM	#1
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	need some help on this one... Im looking at this motor on jegs its just a stock 350 crate motor but i want a lil cam in it for that sweet sound that i love i just need to know a good cam that i could put in this motor when i get it or is that even a good idea? well here are the specs of the crate motor here.. 4-bolt main with 2-piece rear main seal Cast iron crankshaft LT1/LT4 powdered metal connecting rods Cast pistons (dished) Hydraulic flat tappet cam (.383''/.401'' and 112° lobe separation) Cast iron cylinder heads with 76cc chambers 8.5:1 compression ratio Left and right hand dipstick 4-quart oil pan Timing tabs for a 6-3/4'' or an 8'' balancer Recommended spark plug: Accel #111-574 or any spark plug with 14mm .460'' reach, 5/8'' hex, tapered seat, projected tip __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-23-2008, 07:13 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: need some help on this one... google __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-23-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: need some help on this one... on comp cams website , theirs a section on there where you can type in all the specs on your truck , & they will email you back with a cam suggestion.

10-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#9
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... sweetness to compcams i go!! __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-24-2008, 06:38 PM	#11
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... hmm i think ive pretty much decided that ima just rebuild an old block i got sitting around i want around 300 hp with a pretty sweet cam in it i just like the sound of it. Any good kits combos you all would recomend? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-25-2008, 05:44 AM	#12
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: need some help on this one... Best idea yet...I'm not a fan of GM crate motors. The 268 cam is OK but if you want a thumpy idle you'll want to look further up the list. Edelbrock has some good top end kits that make a rebuild easy. Call them and tell them what you have now and what you want...they can help with the cam, heads, intake, carb, EFi, etc. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2008, 07:21 AM	#13
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: need some help on this one... got all my kits at www.northernautoparts.com __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-25-2008, 09:13 PM	#14
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... yup im still lookin around ill prob have to tear into my motor a lil more before i give them a call to tell them what i have? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-25-2008, 09:30 PM	#15
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: need some help on this one... Not really....give them the block casting number [driver's side near the firewall behind the valve cover] and tell them what you will be doing the most with your truck. They will ask what transmission and rear axle ratio you have and maybe another question or two, then they should be able to give you an answer. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2008, 09:35 PM	#16
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... alright hmm wish me luck gettin to that darn number...i think i can do it with a mirror though i know what tranny im have but rear end ratio i have no idea im pretty sure its the original but dont know any way to find out? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun



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10-25-2008, 09:39 PM	#17
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: need some help on this one... I hear ya...that one is a hard one to get to but with a very bright light it's not too bad. Alternate plan....go 60mph and record your rpms. Then measure your rear tire height at the tread there's an online calculator [don't have the link but I'll bet someone does] that figures axle ratios for you given the above info. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2008, 10:01 PM	#18
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... hmm sounds easier than it is because my speedo is way off? lol ill have someone set cruise at sixty in front of me i guess and i measure the tread to the brim of my rim? __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

10-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#19
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: need some help on this one... You measure the tire's height....from the pavement to the topmost tread in the wheelwell. Probably 27" or more up to about 30" tall. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-25-2008, 11:19 PM	#20
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: need some help on this one... o der der der lol ill do that tomorrow __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

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