Would this cam work with a 350 tpi maf with edel. headers and upgraded igition,I can buy it new for $149-please dont tell me to get this or that,i want to buy a cam without upgrading my heads.
New Engine Works #135284HR Hydraulic Roller Camshaft for Chevrolet 305 350 383 stroker small blocks 1987and up blocks.This is an upgrade for the HO Roller.Good everyday performance with increased HP and Torque in midrange.Will work with stock computer.It does have a fuel pump ecentric.Made in USA.This is for cam only.Will require roller lifters.

Specifications

1800 to 6000 RPM Range
288 / 284 advertised duration
210 / 215 duration @ .050"
.462 / .470 valve lift
106 / 114 centerline
110 lobe separation

 

The advertised and .050" duration #'s don't seem to go with each other.

If the RPM range is anywhere close, that's a poor choice for stock TPI runners.

 

why do you say that? it says it will work with stock computer?
----------
what about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170219824537

 

Stock runners start hurting power at about 4500 RPMs. The cam will kill low-end power, and the TPI will kill top end power - leaving you with a very narrow powerband engine.
----------
That would require modifying the heads for additional lift.

Should have mentioned that you should plan on replacing the valve springs and retainers for either of those cams.

 

well i do plan on later adding Extrude-honed Edelbrock Runners and TPIS Bigmouth intake
----------
this is the cam jegs recommended
http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane/270/1042...-1#moreDetails
I dont mind replacing springs, just not a ton of other stuff,I dont want to machine the heads but everything is a go

 

That'll probably get you to 5000-5500 RPMs.
----------
That's more like it.
You should plan on it, then.

 

Thank You for your help, So I will change springs and retainers and after that I should be okay with this cam right?
Thanks Bro, I appreciate your help!

 

save your money and just keep the stock L98 cam..i dont think you'll gain a thing over stock with that cam..maybe a few ponies due to better ramps but the duration is smaller and lift isnt any better than a L98 with 1.6's

i'd run this over the one jegs suggested, slight step up
http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane/270/1042...744662%7C10707
which is like a stock L98 cam as well duration wise, just alittle bit better with improved ramp rates and tigher LSA. Its their hotter cam for a 305, but works great in a 350

or the slightly larger still
http://www.jegs.com/i/Crane/270/1042...744662%7C10707
This cam is proven to work well on L98. Slightly larger than stock L98 cam but will work. Just give it another 2 degrees base timing and play with fuel pressure. MAF will dial in

both will work GREAT with upgraded TPI and stock heads especially that 224 cam.

 

I like the specs of that second Cam! I wonder why the Jegs Tech didn't mention this cam?
Go Figure, so with different springs and retainers I should be cool with this cam?

 

I agree with Orr89RocZ the cam you almost purchased was not worth pulling out the stock cam. BTW you can reuse roller lifter in a roller block. Just make sure they have no glaring flaws, one plus to a roller block. I would also look at the 1992 Firehawk cam with 212/224 @ .050. Sometimes GM's pricing is pretty good, but they may not have something that old.

 

thanks guys appreciate all the help

 

if you search hard enough you will find some ppl using that crane 224 cam with good success on mild L98s. Its one of the largest cams that can fit under stock heads that i know of.

If i ever pick up another thirdgen 305 car i may run that cam