My mods are listed below, what do you think? The cam selection guide in summit says that with a duration of 221* to 230* that the ideal operating range is between 2000 and 5500 RPM, which is what I want. It sounds like a good choice.
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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission with 2.77:1 Rear End
Current Mods: Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip with 160* Thermostat, Accel Ignition Components, K&N Filters, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.
With that 2.77 rear end, it'll take you a LONG time to get into that powerband. The cam will work for you, but I'd get new gears first. And that cam needs to breathe, so you'll want a good aftermarket intake, and SLP 1 3/4" headers as well.
Kevin is right on the money. I'd also add a good set of heads to the mix. That cam isn't going to do squat unless you have better heads.
Tim
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Best Time = 12.587 @ 107.97mph (1.710 60ftr) on the long runner setup. All Natural. No Force. No Drugs. Stock Bottom End. Stock Body Panels. Stock Wheels. No Weight Reduction.
Gunning for NA 11's with the MiniRam II and Hooker LT Headers.
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I think the cam would be a good upgrade along with the headers and intake, + the gear. Heads would be a good idea but "not gonna do squat" is a bit extreme.
I know that a high flowing intake set up and a good set of heads would definetly help me, but I dont have $3000 to throw around, I have only like $300, so its a cam now. My friend put an SLP cam in his TBI 305, and it took a good 1/2 second off with only a cat back and high flow cat, so I am thinking this cam will help my car by a good 1/2 second.
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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission with 2.77:1 Rear End
Current Mods: Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip with 160* Thermostat, Accel Ignition Components, K&N Filters, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.
go with the cam swap first. Take her to the track and see how you like it. If it doesnt meet your expectations throw a set of 3:73s on. That should take care of the problem and definitely push you in the high 13s. I too am on a budget, I know how it feels!
Instead of the cam swap, Id go for a gear swap. You can find a complete, used rear end for a thirdgen car for just a little bit more than you have to spend. You will probably see more gain with this than the cam.
You should look for a 3.4x or a 3.2x 9 or 10 bolt rear. I would personally look for a 10 bolt 3.42 disc rear from a 90-92 LB9/G92 car.
