switching to a roller cam
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Car: 89 Camaro
Engine: 383 w/ 450HP
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switching to a roller cam
Ok so ive got an 880 roller block right now with a flat tappet cam, specs should be in my sig. below. Do you guys think by switching to a roller cam and lifters i could free up some horse power? if so how much? What cam would you recommend?
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Re: switching to a roller cam
The benefit of a roller cam isn't a reduction in friction, it's the more aggressive cam profile you can run.
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Re: switching to a roller cam
I think youll find a CROWER 00471 cam or crane 119841 will be very similar in duration to your current cam and I know from experiance they make excellent power, but Im running a crane 119661 because its easier to drive in traffic, and still makes good hp, after running all three and about a dozen others I settled on the crane 119661 and a serious nitrous system for my 383
http://www.crower.com/misc/cam_spec/...0471&x=47&y=12
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...41&lvl=2&prt=5
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...61&lvl=2&prt=5
this might interest you
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/...php?f=52&t=965
http://www.crower.com/misc/cam_spec/...0471&x=47&y=12
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...41&lvl=2&prt=5
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...61&lvl=2&prt=5
this might interest you
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/...php?f=52&t=965
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Re: switching to a roller cam
Do you think i would see an increase in power or would it just move my power to a different rpm? Would u go through the hassle and money to cams if you were me? My current engine with all new parts only has 2,xxx miles.
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Re: switching to a roller cam
I wouldn't unless you were already planning to swap cams anyway.
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