Best Cam/Cam kit for chevy 305 w/ stock converter and auto trans?
I'm looking to upgrade my camaro with a new cam. (1983 5.0L 305 c.i.d.) Can anyone give me an idea on the best cam (most mid-range torque and upper end HP possible with stock converter) for this great little motor? any manufacturer or style
thanks! :icon_bike: |
you will need to get a higher stall no matter what cam you want to go with.First what are your goals ? Do you have emmissions testing you need to pass ? What work has been done to your car ?
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Yes i have emissons the car has to pass, ive seen some cams on compcam's website that say that its "the largest cam for use with a stock converter" but i have no experience with this.
the car has: edelbrock 550 cfm carb edelbrock intake (not sure of the model, i will find out if it matters) headers [shortpipes :icon_doh: ] electric fan (rumored to save about 10 hp) im looking to add and electric fuel pump and water pump over the stock mechanical driven ones, but thats after the cam comes in. |
Depeending on what cam you want to go with...is this going to be your daily driver ? I would reccomend upgrading to a higher stall with a larger cam.You will also need lifters,valve springs,rocker arms,push rods,timing chain.
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Originally Posted by Sniperx7
(Post 344059)
im looking to add and electric fuel pump and water pump over the stock mechanical driven ones, but thats after the cam comes in.
Also, do any of the cams you're looking at state whether it's CARB compliant or not? That will help you to know whether it would pass emissions. |
it was driven daily, but now its not. thats why i decided to wrench on it. Anyway i'd say at most 2-3 times a week durring the summer months, and then its only a 20-30 mile round trip. I plan on getting a kit with the cam i get if its available. (ill have my mechanic do all the work, but i cant reach him for another month or so).
and the electric pumps were just optional, obvisouly i hadn't thought of all the drawbacks. (thanks!) i love ur sig too cam 69 |
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