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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

Rebuilt a 1989 IROC 305 roller engine (170hp version) and put it in my 1988 1/2 ton 2WD truck...not happy with the performance. Just want it to perk up a bit..the exhaust is not restricted, TBI/computer'd and it's a 5sp manual. The engine is tight, runs great but needs more cam duration/lift.

Looking for a deal on a new or used roller cam along the 210-215 duration and .450 lift area.

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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

I have a New ZZ4 cam and matching springs (springs have ~600 miles on them)

LIFT: IN .474 EX .510
DUR @.05: IN 208 EX 210

PM me if your interested.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

I have the stock takeout LB9 cam from my iroc, took it out with approximatly 49,000 miles. Its came from the LB9 305 rated at 220HP and 290FT/TQ.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

those above cams are fine and brisk's cam will be like mine i'm sure

its 207/213 with .415/.430 with 1.5's, .442/.459 with 1.6 rockers

in my 89 L98. i went 12.9's with this cam with abit more in it with better tune

looks to be in good shape with 158K miles on it...i'm gonna let it go for pretty cheap

the other cams above tho are just as good.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

Thanks...I am getting a good response....just need to think about the choices for a bit. Not going to install it for a couple of months (ie Spring)
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

i have a slp cam. i have pics just ask. im asking $50 plus shipping. beleive its in the 480 lift
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

Thanks..a bit too much lift for my engine setup.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

i have my stock 87 305 4bbl lg4 cam and also have a stock vortec 350 cam 20+shp for either one
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

Thanks ....I decided to just reach in my pockets and buy a computer cam.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Re: WTB: Cam for 1989 roller 305

there was a compucam for sell here alittle while ago, not sure if its still up or not.
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