Computer Compatible Cam for LO3
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
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Computer Compatible Cam for LO3
Okay, I know everyone is going to tell me that I should get a LT-1 cam for my LO3 but there are two problems with that;
1) I can't burn chips
2) I live in CA and don't know if I can pass smog with an LT-1 Cam.
So What do you guys think of this cam?
Comp Cam Hyd Flat Tappet Cam
AVD DUR DUR .050 LIFT
Int Exh Int Exh Int Exh LSA
252 260 206 212 .425 .440 112
They advertise that this cam requires no computer modification, and is smog legal in CA.
What do you guys think of this?
What Kind of performance gains can I expect out of this?
1) I can't burn chips
2) I live in CA and don't know if I can pass smog with an LT-1 Cam.
So What do you guys think of this cam?
Comp Cam Hyd Flat Tappet Cam
AVD DUR DUR .050 LIFT
Int Exh Int Exh Int Exh LSA
252 260 206 212 .425 .440 112
They advertise that this cam requires no computer modification, and is smog legal in CA.
What do you guys think of this?
What Kind of performance gains can I expect out of this?
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Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
nope.
i have a 206/216 112 cam, i can't pass smog, and it can hardly runs with the stock chip.
truth is the only real 'computer compatable' cam in our cars, is the stocker, at that is marginal.
i have a 206/216 112 cam, i can't pass smog, and it can hardly runs with the stock chip.
truth is the only real 'computer compatable' cam in our cars, is the stocker, at that is marginal.
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Originally posted by Dewey316
truth is the only real 'computer compatable' cam in our cars, is the stocker, at that is marginal.
truth is the only real 'computer compatable' cam in our cars, is the stocker, at that is marginal.
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Car: 2002 Z28
Engine: LS1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.23
CRANE 104211
FOR MID AND TOP END TORQUE AND HP. MAINLY FOR 87-92 305 CARS W/TBI AND MANUAL 4 OR 5-SPEED. (50 STATE LEGAL FOR LISTED APPLICATIONS, C.A.R.B. E.O. D-225-22) BASIC RPM 1000-4500
.407/.429 194/204
they also have a weaker camshaft (yes, it is possible)
.384/.407 184/194
this is about the equivalent of the stock camshaft with 1.6 rockers
Im guessing that the top cam would be a pretty good mod with 1.6 rockers and would require minimum tuning because of its low duration.
FOR MID AND TOP END TORQUE AND HP. MAINLY FOR 87-92 305 CARS W/TBI AND MANUAL 4 OR 5-SPEED. (50 STATE LEGAL FOR LISTED APPLICATIONS, C.A.R.B. E.O. D-225-22) BASIC RPM 1000-4500
.407/.429 194/204
they also have a weaker camshaft (yes, it is possible)
.384/.407 184/194
this is about the equivalent of the stock camshaft with 1.6 rockers
Im guessing that the top cam would be a pretty good mod with 1.6 rockers and would require minimum tuning because of its low duration.
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Originally posted by johnjm22
Maybe I'm niave, but why would they advertise that thier cam is computer compatible when it's actually not?
Maybe I'm niave, but why would they advertise that thier cam is computer compatible when it's actually not?
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Most aftermarket cams are advertised for 350's not 305's so the same cam would be a bit more wild in a 305. I could see that cam working in a 350 TPI car with no computer problems but our cars is a different story.
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Originally posted by BronYrAur
Most aftermarket cams are advertised for 350's not 305's so the same cam would be a bit more wild in a 305. I could see that cam working in a 350 TPI car with no computer problems but our cars is a different story.
Most aftermarket cams are advertised for 350's not 305's so the same cam would be a bit more wild in a 305. I could see that cam working in a 350 TPI car with no computer problems but our cars is a different story.
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Originally posted by vjo90RS8
The ones i listed are the 305 TBI computer controlled cams from crane.
The ones i listed are the 305 TBI computer controlled cams from crane.
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42
It will work in a 305 TBI physically, that's why they list it as such, but the manufacturers intend that cam to be used in a 350 sbc but it will work in any sbc. The computer friendly part is based on a 350 with TPI.
edit: I just looked up at the original post and that cam is a flat tappet cam anyways. You want a roller cam, flat tappet cam won't work in your engine with your lifters. Look around for a roller cam.
edit: I just looked up at the original post and that cam is a flat tappet cam anyways. You want a roller cam, flat tappet cam won't work in your engine with your lifters. Look around for a roller cam.
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Engine: 02 LS1, HX40
Transmission: 2002 LS1 M6
look at it this way:
$200 for a aftermarket roller cam that may or maynot pass
$50 for a LT1 cam + $50-$100 for TBIchips.com tune (or equiv) and very likely pass.
my advice:
smog the car witht he stock cam, then swap the LT1 cam in, then get her tuned and settled so that you're set when the next smog check comes.
$200 for a aftermarket roller cam that may or maynot pass
$50 for a LT1 cam + $50-$100 for TBIchips.com tune (or equiv) and very likely pass.
my advice:
smog the car witht he stock cam, then swap the LT1 cam in, then get her tuned and settled so that you're set when the next smog check comes.
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