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CarJunkie · 11-25-2008, 01:23 AM

I feel like I'm in math class all over again.

I need some opinions.

I'm looking into upgrading my camshaft on my engine. I'm racking my brain here. Google did not help me. I searched for hours and cant come up with anything.

Here is the problem I'm having. Right now I have a 350 small block, with 302 heads. The compression ratio is 10:1 or slightly lower, and I don't want to throw too big of a cam into the motor, because of fear of blowing the motor if that is at all possible. I just want a little bit more horses coming out of the motor, nothing too extravagant.

So here's the questions. What camshaft should I go with? Do I need more than just the camshaft to do this upgrade? or Should I just leave it alone?

Help!!

Thank you,
CJ

jsbgump · 11-25-2008, 02:09 AM

What kinda cam specs are you runnin right now? I assume you want to stay under 500 lift. If the heads are bone stock don't go over 480 lift

70GMCer · 11-25-2008, 08:49 AM

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jamesi20 · 11-25-2008, 08:49 AM

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larry may · 11-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarJunkie

I feel like I'm in math class all over again.

I need some opinions.

I'm looking into upgrading my camshaft on my engine. I'm racking my brain here. Google did not help me. I searched for hours and cant come up with anything.

Here is the problem I'm having. Right now I have a 350 small block, with 302 heads. The compression ratio is 10:1 or slightly lower, and I don't want to throw too big of a cam into the motor, because of fear of blowing the motor if that is at all possible. I just want a little bit more horses coming out of the motor, nothing too extravagant.

So here's the questions. What camshaft should I go with? Do I need more than just the camshaft to do this upgrade? or Should I just leave it alone?

Help!!

Thank you,
CJ

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cdowns · 11-25-2008, 12:00 PM

call any or all of the cam manufactrers tech line with real world specs for your vehicle and what you're looking to achieve and they'll give you thier best choice to solve the problem

CarJunkie · 11-25-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsbgump

What kinda cam specs are you runnin right now? I assume you want to stay under 500 lift. If the heads are bone stock don't go over 480 lift

I dont know exactly what Im running right now, I know its probably stock specs though because when I had the engine rebuilt I never had them touch the cam, because Im a strong believer that if its not broke dont fix it.

CarJunkie · 11-25-2008, 03:29 PM

thanks everyone for the website it helped out a lot

11-25-2008, 01:23 AM	#1
CarJunkie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 125	Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? I feel like I'm in math class all over again. I need some opinions. I'm looking into upgrading my camshaft on my engine. I'm racking my brain here. Google did not help me. I searched for hours and cant come up with anything. Here is the problem I'm having. Right now I have a 350 small block, with 302 heads. The compression ratio is 10:1 or slightly lower, and I don't want to throw too big of a cam into the motor, because of fear of blowing the motor if that is at all possible. I just want a little bit more horses coming out of the motor, nothing too extravagant. So here's the questions. What camshaft should I go with? Do I need more than just the camshaft to do this upgrade? or Should I just leave it alone? Help!! Thank you, CJ __________________ now accepting donations towards the cj needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 6 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing.

11-25-2008, 02:09 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? What kinda cam specs are you runnin right now? I assume you want to stay under 500 lift. If the heads are bone stock don't go over 480 lift __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-25-2008, 08:49 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? Go and get this......It's free. It help me out. http://www.compcams.com/CAMQUEST/ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-25-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	Re: Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? Try this...http://www.compcams.com/camquest/default.asp

11-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? call any or all of the cam manufactrers tech line with real world specs for your vehicle and what you're looking to achieve and they'll give you thier best choice to solve the problem __________________ 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

11-25-2008, 03:29 PM	#8
CarJunkie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 125	Re: Me + Figuring out what Camshaft = Irritating...Is there a Solution? thanks everyone for the website it helped out a lot __________________ now accepting donations towards the cj needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 6 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing.



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