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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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Ram Jet Camshaft?

How can this make enough vacuum for FI its on a 109 centerline? I know it works a friend of mine has a 383 suburban w/tbi and this cam. It actually works really well!
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 03:08 PM
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If I recall correctly, the ram jet cam is VERY mild. I certainly don't think I'd waste my time with that cam when there are so many more out there that will suit almost any application more appropriately.
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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This I realize but it might be just the ticket for a TBI 4x4 Tahoe.
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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OK, so 109 is the cenerline, what is the LSA, (lobe separation angle)? those are two different things.
I'd imagine it is 112 at least, being a stock GM cam. more LSA gives better vaccum and better idle.
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 04:33 AM
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The LSA is on the ramjet cam is 109. The reasion it works with FI is the duration is weak with 196*-206* and the lift is .431-.451 there is almost no (if any) over lap so you get good vaccum for the map sensor.The cam does work though for the price with the ramjet W/1.6roller rockers getting 350HP and the 383 W/1.5 stock rockers getting 325HP.
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