Napaman08

I am basically looking for a cam that is a slightly better than OEM. Not well versed by any means. This is the first motor I have done and have recently had the block baked and new cam bearings installed, as well as both heads machined. I have found one at a local performance shop for 300 but hoping to find something slightly cheaper. Lastly the application is a 90 camaro 305 TBI with hyd lifters auto trans. Thanks in advance

92 Camaro

iTrader: (1)

did you read about the lt1 cam?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tbi/...-ultimate.html

Napaman08

Perfect seems like it was written for me. Only concern is now finding an LT1 Cam and getting the wrong one. I saw JEGS was listed know of any more ? Anyone?

1ADan

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since the LT1s (and the 3rd gen SBCs) are hydraulic roller cams, buying a used one is not a bad idea. Look around some 4th gen fbody or corvette sites, I grabbed one for under $50 shipped in good shape. ebay may have something floating around too, lots of the LT1 owners upgraded to something bigger and just want a couple bucks to get rid of their leftovers

Napaman08

Thanks, Do you need to r chip it or anything else?

bduffey723

i got one settin here in a box. u can find them on ebay anywhere. they helped alot in my ex's 305 she had. i paid like 30 bucks for mine. they are on the classified section on this site or ebay all day long. no chip or anything needed but u may need to push in or ground down the pin that sticks out farther than wats able to go in there.

Napaman08

Thanks for the info. I have been told that you should use the lifters from the same motor since they were broke in together. I should be fine with just all new lifters correct? Also you say you have one in the box. Your not interested in selling it are you?
Thanks again

bduffey723

i didnt change the lifters and havent had any problems.. new ones wouldnt hurt though. and ya ill sell it i wont ever use it. i paid $37 for it. ill do $40 shipped if u r in the states.

The Project

iTrader: (6)

LT1 cam is a great upgrade for a 305.

Might want to replace the springs, locks and retainers with GM ZZ4 ones while you're at it. Try GMpartsdirect.com.

ZZ4 springs - 12495494
Locks - 19171528
Retainers - 12495503

Great price.

You don't have to replace the springs but it's cheap insurance...and when you upgrade to a ZZ4 cam and TFS 305 heads, you don't have to do the springs!!