Good cam choice for L31
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: BW 3.23
Good cam choice for L31
So I got a very healthy L31 350 for basically free. Its going into an 89 rs that was originally equipped with a 2.8L.
So far I got..
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap Intake Manifold
-Vortec heads are off to a buddys shop to get a simple P&P
-Would have liked to run a Q-jet but could only find the Air-Gap Intake in a spread bore so its probly going to have a Holley carb I have already =/
My power band should be around 1500-6000. I would like to maintain some tq but I'm more of an upper RPM guy. I'm a big fan of Comp Cams so I was thinking something like the Thumpr cam would be a good choice?
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...?csid=216&sb=0
I am aware I have to get new springs and everything to allow the Vortec heads to lift higher than .48
Thoughts/Opinions on this cam or suggestions on a different cam would be very helpful.
So far I got..
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Air-Gap Intake Manifold
-Vortec heads are off to a buddys shop to get a simple P&P
-Would have liked to run a Q-jet but could only find the Air-Gap Intake in a spread bore so its probly going to have a Holley carb I have already =/
My power band should be around 1500-6000. I would like to maintain some tq but I'm more of an upper RPM guy. I'm a big fan of Comp Cams so I was thinking something like the Thumpr cam would be a good choice?
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...?csid=216&sb=0
I am aware I have to get new springs and everything to allow the Vortec heads to lift higher than .48
Thoughts/Opinions on this cam or suggestions on a different cam would be very helpful.
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Good cam choice for L31
that cam looks a little excessive to me. is this a daily driver? comp can recommend the best cam for your application. you can download their cam software for free.
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Re: Good cam choice for L31
Yes it is a daily driver around town (about 5 miles each way) with a th350 trans with 2400 stall and 3.42 rear end.
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: Good cam choice for L31
the vortec heads need too much work ($$$) to benefit from a cam like that. but the extra stall will like that cam. thats a lot of power hittin those rear tires. hope they stick
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Re: Good cam choice for L31
CS XR276HR-10 that is the cam number comp specced for me on a 99 vortec 350. they said all i would need to do is run the beehive springs like the ls1's. 224-230-502-510-110 106centerline. they said i would not need a stall either.
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Re: Good cam choice for L31
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...?csid=188&sb=2
How did that cam work for you? Good increase in hp and 1/4 times?
Also forgive me I don't know much about cam specs.
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Re: Good cam choice for L31
I did see that cam as well, however under the notes section tho it said machine work required for the heads??
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...?csid=188&sb=2
How did that cam work for you? Good increase in hp and 1/4 times?
Also forgive me I don't know much about cam specs.
http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Ca...?csid=188&sb=2
How did that cam work for you? Good increase in hp and 1/4 times?
Also forgive me I don't know much about cam specs.
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Re: Good cam choice for L31
Considering the Vortec heads pretty much flatline over .480 lift, I see know reason to use that cam at all. Maybe something along the lines of the GMPP Hot Cam using 1.5 rockers; this would still have your lift at .495. It would probably work well with the 2400 stall that you already have also.
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