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no newer than 73 · 05-29-2009, 10:31 AM

Good day everyone. I'm excited to get the feed back I know you have. I have a 73 GMC 3/4 ton truck with a 350. I'm wanting to warm up the motor just a little bit . I just lost the cam. Any recomendations on a cam for this?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-29-2009, 11:11 AM

i cannot answer your question but i do want to welcome you to the board.. When you have time please post a pic or two of your truck and plans
again welcome

babyJay · 05-29-2009, 11:11 AM

welcome to the site! What is your end result you want? What carb setup, intake, etc. You have to pick a setup that works together.

no newer than 73 · 05-29-2009, 05:25 PM

I picked the truck up for 400 dollars with a blown tranny. Just had the 350 turbo and t205 transfercase rebuilt. The truck has a Holly carb on it. I dont know what size. Other than that, its all stock.

I just figured since i have to replace the cam, i could start with a little hotter one. The truck will not be a daily driver. Just a project truck for many years.

**N2TRUX** · 05-29-2009, 09:37 PM

You mention a T-case so we know it's a 4wd. What size tires are you running, and what gears do you have? Are you looking for low end torque, or overall performance?

Give us more of your preferences so we know what to suggest.

no newer than 73 · 05-29-2009, 10:40 PM

it has 33's on it. I believe the the rear end gears are 4:10. The truck is not going to be off roading major. Im just looking to make it a great running and looking truck with basic performance. Im being told that a 3 stage cam would be a good start. I plan on restoring this truck to original. I have loved this year truck for all my life. Forgive my ignorance. Im new to the rebuild and restore game. I have a mechanical background. So little scares me. I just dont know the little known secrets. Thank you all for your knowlege and help.

keith61760 · 05-29-2009, 11:53 PM

Welcome to the site

There is a ton of info here. I had to rebuld my 350 recently. I used Edelbrock 7102 cam, Edelbrock carb 1806, Edelbrock Intake 7516 and a new seal kit. I got a GM Targetmaster 350 crate motor from a buddy with about 25k miles on it and centerbolt heads. I had the engine, cam and heads so I called Edelbrock to check this setup and get a carb/intake recommendation. Edelbrock estimates 350hp at the flywheel. It definitely moves now. Chirp the tires going into second gear!

asphaltburner · 05-29-2009, 11:56 PM

Yo! Welcome!
FRANKENTRUCK is nearly identical and runs Summit's SUM-K1102. It is a towing cam that provides moderate lift and duration (0.420/0.442, 204/214 lift at 0.050) and is designed for a power curve in the 1500-4000 rpm range.
I run the same in my daily driver '76 Camaro.
Todd.

05-29-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
no newer than 73 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 3	looking for help Good day everyone. I'm excited to get the feed back I know you have. I have a 73 GMC 3/4 ton truck with a 350. I'm wanting to warm up the motor just a little bit . I just lost the cam. Any recomendations on a cam for this?

05-29-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: looking for help i cannot answer your question but i do want to welcome you to the board.. When you have time please post a pic or two of your truck and plans again welcome __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-29-2009, 11:11 AM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: looking for help welcome to the site! What is your end result you want? What carb setup, intake, etc. You have to pick a setup that works together. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-29-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
no newer than 73 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 3	Re: looking for help I picked the truck up for 400 dollars with a blown tranny. Just had the 350 turbo and t205 transfercase rebuilt. The truck has a Holly carb on it. I dont know what size. Other than that, its all stock. I just figured since i have to replace the cam, i could start with a little hotter one. The truck will not be a daily driver. Just a project truck for many years.

05-29-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: looking for help You mention a T-case so we know it's a 4wd. What size tires are you running, and what gears do you have? Are you looking for low end torque, or overall performance? Give us more of your preferences so we know what to suggest. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-29-2009, 10:40 PM	#6
no newer than 73 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 3	Re: looking for help it has 33's on it. I believe the the rear end gears are 4:10. The truck is not going to be off roading major. Im just looking to make it a great running and looking truck with basic performance. Im being told that a 3 stage cam would be a good start. I plan on restoring this truck to original. I have loved this year truck for all my life. Forgive my ignorance. Im new to the rebuild and restore game. I have a mechanical background. So little scares me. I just dont know the little known secrets. Thank you all for your knowlege and help.

05-29-2009, 11:53 PM	#7
keith61760 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 161	Re: looking for help Welcome to the site There is a ton of info here. I had to rebuld my 350 recently. I used Edelbrock 7102 cam, Edelbrock carb 1806, Edelbrock Intake 7516 and a new seal kit. I got a GM Targetmaster 350 crate motor from a buddy with about 25k miles on it and centerbolt heads. I had the engine, cam and heads so I called Edelbrock to check this setup and get a carb/intake recommendation. Edelbrock estimates 350hp at the flywheel. It definitely moves now. Chirp the tires going into second gear!

05-29-2009, 11:56 PM	#8
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: looking for help Yo! Welcome! FRANKENTRUCK is nearly identical and runs Summit's SUM-K1102. It is a towing cam that provides moderate lift and duration (0.420/0.442, 204/214 lift at 0.050) and is designed for a power curve in the 1500-4000 rpm range. I run the same in my daily driver '76 Camaro. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK! Last edited by asphaltburner; 05-29-2009 at 11:56 PM.



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