I'm looking for advice and opinions from the vast TGO brain trust. I will soon be removing the intake (HSR) for further modifications (EGR incorporation...). I have a Comp XFI280 cam on the shelf in the garage. Would you / should I go ahead and swap the cam while I'm this far into the motor? I realize degreeing the cam will be more difficult with the motor in the car, I just wonder if it (cam degreeing) will be accurate, within the skills of the degree'er (me). The motor has a static compression ratio of right at 10:1, 2600 stall Edge converter, 3.73:1 axle. The engine currently hits peak horsepower @ 5800 RPM. See sig for further details.

Well, woodja?

Thanks!

Bill

 

If you're looking for work...sure go for it!!

 

Uh...besides the obvious extra labor involved Does the motor have sufficient compression, etc? 62K miles.

Or should I wait for not-too-distant 355 or 383 short-block with 10.7:1 or so compression?

Bill

 

I'd wait for the next short block install, and make it a 383, why mess with a 355?

 

Thanx for the input!
Bill