350 cam suggestions??
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28 w/ RS groundfx
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350 cam suggestions??
i've got a late 70's 4 bolt main 350. i'm looking to make at least 300 horse. the engine is going to have hypereutectic flat top pistons with 4 valve reliefs, a stock crank, 600 holley (for now), and stock ported heads, i forget what the casting numbers are. but since the cam was missing an entire lobe, it needs to be replaced, so i want something that's a little lopey and can bring me into the 300 horsepower range.
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Need to know that before we can say much more.
Assuming they aren't 882's (but they probably are), something like a Comp XE268 would easily get you to 300 gross flywheel horsepower with decent 64cc heads.
Assuming they aren't 882's (but they probably are), something like a Comp XE268 would easily get you to 300 gross flywheel horsepower with decent 64cc heads.
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: 350 cam suggestions??
That's the same as the 882's, very light weight smog casting. Excellent paperweights for high wind areas, and pesky paper... Or a good boat anchor.
Notoriously bad high performance cylinder heads though.
With flat tops, you should be around 9.3:1 CR or so? Maybe less if the block wasn't decked. Those heads are 76cc's.
A compxe262 would work ok. If the port job is good, you might be knocking on the door of 300FWHP, but don't expect miracles. It'll be decently torquey and fairly fun to drive, but don't expect any more out of it then the cash you put into it
Notoriously bad high performance cylinder heads though.
With flat tops, you should be around 9.3:1 CR or so? Maybe less if the block wasn't decked. Those heads are 76cc's.
A compxe262 would work ok. If the port job is good, you might be knocking on the door of 300FWHP, but don't expect miracles. It'll be decently torquey and fairly fun to drive, but don't expect any more out of it then the cash you put into it
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
well what are some good/better heads?? i kinda don't feel like payin an arm and a leg for a pair either, so used for me is obviously better.
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
You can also port and polish the 305 heads from the carbed 3rd gens, or TPI 3rd gens. ie, the heads off the 305 you're removing from the car right now.
Port those up, and you'll be light years ahead of ported 624 heads.
Port those up, and you'll be light years ahead of ported 624 heads.
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28 w/ RS groundfx
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
how much compression do you think i'd be running if i were to use my 305 heads?? safe enough for pump gas?
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
Assuming:
9.025" deck height (stock, undecked)
1.54" compression height (stock -.020")
.039" head gasket (1014 etc.)
76cc chambers
6cc valve reliefs
I get approx. 8.3:1 compression.
Assuming everything else the same except 58cc heads, I get 9.9:1 CR.
If the 305 heads are properly worked up to go on a 350, meaning, 1.94" intakes and the correct chamber unshrouding, they'll end up around 62-63cc. That will put the CR at about 9.4:1. A Comp XE262 or Lunati Voodoo 262 is about right for that combo.
You're not going to make 300 HP with some 8¼:1 350 with 70s smogger heads, so I'm not going to recommend anything for that. Throw those heads in the trash and forget about them.
9.025" deck height (stock, undecked)
1.54" compression height (stock -.020")
.039" head gasket (1014 etc.)
76cc chambers
6cc valve reliefs
I get approx. 8.3:1 compression.
Assuming everything else the same except 58cc heads, I get 9.9:1 CR.
If the 305 heads are properly worked up to go on a 350, meaning, 1.94" intakes and the correct chamber unshrouding, they'll end up around 62-63cc. That will put the CR at about 9.4:1. A Comp XE262 or Lunati Voodoo 262 is about right for that combo.
You're not going to make 300 HP with some 8¼:1 350 with 70s smogger heads, so I'm not going to recommend anything for that. Throw those heads in the trash and forget about them.
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28 w/ RS groundfx
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
how does having those heads on the motor effect my top end?
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
Effect it compared to what?
Compared to the 624 heads? Better.
Compared to the 624 heads? Better.
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
so if i just take my 305 heads off the motor that's in the car and replace the 624's it would be safe enough to run on pump gas and actually give me more power?
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
well if anyone here knows which flow better, the 305 heads or the 624's??
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Car: 1982 Camaro Z28 w/ RS groundfx
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
well unfortunately i don't have h.o. heads, but which heads would make more power and flow better on my 350, my 305 heads off my motor now, or the 624 350 heads?
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
416 heads are 305 HO heads. The LG4 came with the SAME heads as he L69 305 HO, same valve size, etc.
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
well thanks, then i guess it's settled, i will use my 305 heads for the 350 until i can afford better flowing 350 heads.
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
Port them as well. If you ported the 624's you can port the 416's you've got.
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Re: 350 cam suggestions??
will do, and again, i appreciate everyone's input, thanks again.
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