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cfieldvette
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/21/08
10:47 AM

Hello

I need help picking out a good cam for my 1977 Corvette.
Here's my specs:
original 350 engine (rebuilt)
Edelbrock 600cfm performer
Edelbrock Performer manifold
Lunati VooDoo 60101 (1000-5500, 213/219 @.050, .454/.468 lift)
Brodix IK180 64cc heads w/ 1.5 roller rockers
2.5" dual exhaust w/ flowmaster 40s
3.55 rear gears (auto trans)

The motor has stock crank, pistons & rods, so I can't rev higher than 5500.

I was looking at getting a 2500 stall converter and possibly this cam:
Comp Cams 282s: 2,000-6,000; 236/236 @.050;
.495/.495 lift; 110 lobe sep - Solid Lifter Cam

What do you think? Any ideas on a cam?
Thanks  


 
wieder
User | Posts: 214 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 04/21/08
12:48 PM

To want more cam like your example you'll have to also need more carb, higher rpm intake ,springs and retainers,check valve guide clearance and 3:73 gear with your 2500 stall.After lash clearance it's about a 225 @.050.I think your existing combo is good,look into other ways to more power.   WIEDER  


 
cfieldvette
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 04/08
Posted: 04/21/08
12:58 PM

I was thinking about getting an Edel Perf RPM and a 750 carb, so that would work well. My springs are good to .525 lift so I'm good there. The only thing is the gears, 3.55. I already have headers - just trying to think of any other way to improve without doing a complete engine rebuild/upgrade. Thanks  


 
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