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What kind of cam can I put in a stock 305 TBI with out changing anything else.

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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 09:51 AM
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What kind of cam can I put in a stock 305 TBI with out changing anything else.

Just looking for a easy mod that would add decent power. Well not all that easy...
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 11:08 AM
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Car: 91 firebird,mint
Engine: 305 tbi,lots of work done
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Axle/Gears: 3.73, auburn , precision
personally ive had this cam sitting in my living room for 3 years cuz i havent had the extra cash for heads........i wouldnt juts put the cam in ..........need to do other things if you really want all you can get out of the cam


http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...RTNUMBER=51002




thats the cam slp recomended for a 305
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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Ha! I have had some heads laying around my house cause I dont have the extra money for the other parts that would work with the monsters.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by wasp
personally ive had this cam sitting in my living room for 3 years cuz i havent had the extra cash for heads........


http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...RTNUMBER=51002

thats the cam slp recomended for a 305
WASP,

That cam isnt very big. I dont see why you would need to swap the heads. Just have the prings changed to accept the added lift.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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i'd recomend sticking with a mild cam like one from an L30 or L31 until you plan on working on some other area's of it.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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Originally posted by Stroked-Z


WASP,

That cam isnt very big. I dont see why you would need to swap the heads. Just have the prings changed to accept the added lift.

agreed thats why im going to put on heads at the same time...you missed my point i guess
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