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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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best cam for a 305 tbi

I am looking for a strong cam for a 305 tbi engine. I don't want to have to put in screw in studs but stiffer springs are no problem. I was also hoping for a GM cam because they are a lot cheaper than aftermarket cams. I also can't do any PROM burning and can't afford a new chip. They car is a 5 speed, they short block has been rebuilt and I will be doing the ultimate tbi mods along with a new intake manifild.
These are the cams I was looking at:
350 Ram Jet - .431/.451 & 196*/206*@ .050 109*lsa
LT4 Hot Cam - most of you already know the specs

Would one of these cams do good or would I be better off spending the extra $$ for an aftermarket computer friendly cam???
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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I can't say with 100% certainty, but from what I've read, neither of those cams is what you're after. The hot cam is too much duration, the lsa is too tight in the ram jet cam.
It seems safe to assume that yours is a roller motor, I've got a couple extra roller cams that I'd be willing to let go of for a good price.
One is a stock 350 tbi roller, 192/ 196 111 lsa, the other is a vortec 102/106 115 lsa.
I'm not ready to sell til I swap out my old cam in a couple wks.
Either of these cams will work with stock heads/ springs.
PM me if interested.
I also have a new comp 252 flat tappet cam & lifter set to sell soon.

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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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lt1 cams work well in 305's.
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