I have a chance to get a cam from an 88 corvette 350, it has substanially more lift than the stock cam in the L03 that I have now with 1.6 rockers. The questions are,
First an foremost, will it fit? both I believe are rollers this one just has a lot more lift and duration. 415/425 220 dur 115 sep vs the stock slim stick.

Second do you think it'd require another custom chip, I have one already custom from superchips in fla.

Since the CAM is used, but looks ok no obivious damage at least and the price is right .......$25 What do you suggest?

Thanks guys.. I appreciate it.

 

SS,

If your engine is an '87 or newer, it should already have a roller-lifter camshaft. That being the case, the cam from the '88 should fit without a hiccup.

Roller cams that are not abused at the distributor gear area really don't wear much, and a quick check with a caliper can verify the lobe lift. If there is wear, the measurements should reveal it.

The custom PROM you now have may work with the new cam, or may not be as suitable. Factory cam profiles are typically fairly mild in the overlap, and should not pose a major problem with a PROM already burned for another factory cam grind. The intake vacuum at all ranges may change slightly, but should still be close enough to operate satisfactorily. The biggest problem may be the fuel curve being a little lean for the additional air flow afforded by the improved cam profile.

$25.00 for the cam itself will be the smallest expense you'll encounter in during the project. The gaskets and fluids will cost more than that.

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Later,
Vader
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"Make Me Bad"

 

Yes, that price was almost too good to pass up. And yes we did check it with calipers, and it was still perfect as was the dist gear. However, since this particular job would be beyond my mechanical ability, the cost of installation landed some where between OUCH and BOINGGGGG. I think it'd be cheaper to upgrade to a 350 in the long run. But thank you for that info it did help.. ALOT. Any ideas on why, after installing carb edelbrock performer w/ adapter plate for my tbi it now falls flat about 4600 to 4700 rpm? fuel press is at 13.5, or so I was told.

 

Sure, I say go for it. It will work in your engine like vader said. It should also give you a noticeable gain in performance too.

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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.

Best ET : 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)