If I wanted to go ahead and upgrade the springs which ones should I go with? What rpm can I safely run then?
I had some some vacuum issues so I pulled the intake off to replace all the cracked hoses and do some basic maintenance stuff, so I figured while I have it off it couldn't hurt to throw that cam in cause I picked it up stupid cheap. I am in the process of building a 347 with a spare motor I have but it'll be at least 12 months or so till that's done so this is just a little ah why not kinda project.
Found this cam for a steal of a deal brand new
I too agree! Alot of work for maybe 10-20 hp? I once bought an '87 vert that the previous owner had installed an E cam on the otherwise completely stock engine.
That car made 228 to the tires. LOL
Agreed!A bolt on car with full exhaust, K&N in the box and under drive pulley's can make close to that number.
So i'd say the cam is worth less than 10rwhp and if it floats valves (like mine did back in the day) the number is less.
Sure did sound fast though, at idle.
all you guys telling him not to install the cam because it is too much work for 20hp, are forgetting that he is planning to upgrade the heads and intake later on. may as well do the cam swap now.
Why not wait and do it all at once? Why pull the intake, timing cover,,radiator, valve covers, balancer, new gaskets, fluids, etc/ twice?
that would be ideal, but suppose he doesnt have the money for the heads and other stuff right now? unless the cam is stored properly the lobes will start to rust, and the lifters will start to gum up, etc. he can install the cam now and save for the heads and stuff. besides it will give him some good experience to tear down the engine and put it back together a couple of times.
i am not talking about lifters in the engine, i am talking about lifters sitting on the shelf waiting to go into an engine. you dont reuse old flat tappet lifters, that is stupid.
and note that i said IF THE CAM IS NOT STORED PROPERLY it will start to rust. remember it is a carbon based steel. try to use some reading comprehension please?