Im rebuilding a 350 (86 block when i look up serial number) i pulled the old cam and lifters and im wonderin do i have to go back with a flat cam and hydraulic lifters? If so thats fine flat cams are cheaper anyways im just wondering what cams yall recommend (what lift and what not aswell)

I have 062 vortec heads

I want to add some power and have it pretty lopey

Any suggestions help

 

You left a lot of information missing, gear ratio,
Compression, target rpm range your looking for,
Max lift of your heads, budget !
You can get a retrofit roller cam

 

Im not gonna lie and pretend i know alot about cams because i really dont. I know what they do thats about it. I heard not to go above a .480 lift ill probably just go with a flat cam because theyre cheaper ive been told to use a crane powermax 272-2 i do believe anyone ever use that?

 

That 272 cam will run well in a 350 and you'll hear it.
If sticking with stockish gears and TC, I'd go a step smaller and forget about lope.

 

Well im probably gonna get bigger gears im gonna do more research on compression and stuff but im probably gonna go with the 272

 

Anyone have a suggestion on timing gears and chain if i got with the crane power max 272-2?

after cam i just need intake carb and headers and this motor will be done (besides pullys altetnator power steering fuel pump etc.) Yea its gonna take a little bit