i am getting ready to swap from tbi to carb i already have a holley 600 vacuum secondary carb and getting ready to or a dual plane intake but i am wanting to put a cam in it and was just wanting to know if i can put in a cam with the motor still in the car also what do you all think about this cam Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 280/290, Lift .443/.465 i want to make a little more power and torque and maybe a little thump thanks for any help

 

Cam should work ok with stock heads. Yes you can change cam with engine in car, but radiator and A/C have to come out. Best to get someone experienced to supervise if your first cam swap.
Don't forget to get a good quality distributor with both mechanical and vacuum advance. The distributor gear needs to match your cam gear.

 

thanks for the info

 

If your car is an 88' shouldnt you be looking for a roller cam rather than a flat tappet?

 

+1 Vega. also, in my opinion, that cam is too big for a stock converter. if going to a carb, get a fuel pressure regulator. do you plan on getting a different ignition, like h.e.i.? not too sure the computer would be able to work with a cam that big?