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383 Tpi Cam Suggestions?????? Help!!!!

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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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383 Tpi Cam Suggestions?????? Help!!!!

Ok heres the deal,

I need a bad *** Cam for my 383ci in the 1500-5800 RPM range. I will be running sdpc vortec tpi setup with ported vortec heads, probably to like 180cc intake runners, and some work on the exhaust runners. I will be using asm runners, 52 or 58mm throttle body, and fully ported plenum. I want a nice lopy idle but very streetable, heres a cam i had in mind not sure though

cant remember part number but heres specs

218/224 duration @.50
454/470 lift
110 lobe seperation

What rocker should i use 1.5, or 1.6??

I NEED SUGGESTIONS!!!! ANyone running a 383 tpi thats fast let me know. Cause i want to hit mid 12's or lower.

Well you have the info, so shoot!!
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Car: 1992 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305CID (LB9)
Transmission: World Class T5
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt, 4.10 gears
I would like to know as well. I am getting ready to build the exact same thing. A TPI 383. However my cam would need to be emissions legal.
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 03:15 AM
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Give comp cams a call and see what they recommend.
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Have you found anything else out about this? I am curious as I will be starting my buildup in the next couple weeks.
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