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Old Dec 5, 2025 | 08:44 PM
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Can recommendations stock 350 Carb

Hello, I bought a 1986 Firebird a few months ago from a guy who swapped a “freshly rebuilt” 1980 350sbc from a C20. Turns out he put the wrong cam in the engine and didn't know until it was fully swapped, so he cut the timing cover and pulled the cam out.

Now that I’ve pulled the oil pan and timing cover, i see the “new cam” which is not in great shape. What I’m asking is what cam should I install? I’m looking for something road drivable and slightly more performance oriented than the stock emissions cam. The engine is stock other than long tube headers. Thanks for any help you can offer and sorry if this has been asked 100 times.
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Car: '83 Firebird (T/A Clone)
Engine: 350 with L-69 components
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Re: Can recommendations stock 350 Carb

https://www.compcams.com/xtreme-ener...all-block.html

Make sure you replace the valve springs as well...
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