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XE256 cam fit an 86 LB9 305?

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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XE256 cam fit an 86 LB9 305?

All the website list the XE256 cam for 87-98 305/350. Would this cam work in my 86 LB9 305???
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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http://www.compcams.com/Technical/CurrentCatalog/ go down to Camshafts, GM Corporate, Small Block Chevrolet 262-400
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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Sorry, I was reading the chart wrong, I guess a 12-230-2 or 12-234-2 would work.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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It would work; but the one designed specifically for TPI motors would work better. Why they called that series "hydraulic flat tappet for 87-98" is a mystery to me. That's not right.

Look down at the 12-256-4. It will work fine in your motor, better than the 12-234-2.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Cool, thanks. I will probably go with the 12-256-4 then, right after I get some headers, new cat, and cat back exhaust.

Thanks again.
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