i was just wondering how good the summit cam kits perform compared to other brands like comp, crane, ect. i know they aren't bad, i run the 224/234 one in a pont 455 and it runs great, i've just never ran a different one to compare it.

since i'm on a tight budget i was thinking about putting the same size cam in my 350 i'm about to build. its only temporary, the car isn't a daily driver, and i might put in a roller cam since it is an 87 block when i get the cash. i doubt this engine will ever see 10k miles.

also, how would the 224/234 do in a 350 with a 2200 stall and 3.23 gears? i'm mostly looking for the best 1/8 mile times i can get.

thanks.

 

They are fine but, old technology. The have slow ramps compared to the new better cams from comp and crane and ...

 

For a budget, they are fine. However, you will see more of a gain out of a Comp or Crane, Lunati or Isky. As ME said, the ramp rates on the Summit cam are slower than the 4 (and others).

If this is only a temporary fix until you get a roller cam, then sure, it will be fine. Keep in mind, you will need new pushrods and a new timing set.

Also, what heads are on the car (what valve springs, too)?

 

ive run 3 motors with them... they're not special, but they are working cams... ive never had a problem with any of them.

matter of fact, i had one in the motor im redoing.. when i pulled it, the cam looked brand new... and it had about 4,000 miles on it.

no abnormal wear or anything wrong.... and it always ran like a champ.

as far as i know, the other 2 motors are still running, so i assume no probs..

 

ive used 2 in a qjet 350 and a crossfire 350 no problems with either, probably going to get a third for this engine

 

I'd go with little milder choice from that series of cams.

214- 224@.050" .442-.465" 112LSA. #1103

or 224-224 @.050" .465-.465" 114LSA #1104

Your choice is a good one. but favours more rear gear
and a slightly higher stall converter. like a 3.73-4.10 and a 2800+ stall.

Either of the the others will have more overall torque in the rpm range you'll be using while only giving up a small amount of peak HP at the very top end. (5500rpm +) If the compression ratio is low pick the smallest one of the three. its a good one. Ran 13.0's with it in my old vortec 350. Strong torque/power from right off idle to 5000+ rpm. Use a dual plane intake manifold.