good cam choice for 350...

[derrick79]

Just want everyones opinion on a good cam for my 350. Its in my 76 3/4 ton 4x4. I want something with good low end grunt but want to keep the engine virtually stock for now. It currently has a performer EPS intake with edelbrock 650 thunder avs carb, msd ignition and long tubes. The bottom end and heads are stock and I would like to keep it that way for now. A buddy suggested a comp cams xtreme energy xr268 with a set of valve springs. Any suggestions?

[VileZambonie]

Why don't you want to update the heads?

[derrick79]

Basically just to keep the cost down. One day I plan on doing the whole engine but for now I want a little more bang for my buck.

[VileZambonie]

It's not really worth going with that cam and stock heads. It's like heavy breathing into a paper bag ya know?

[fitz]

It's like heavy breathing into a paper bag ya know?

Been there, done that.

[1980c10]

Like vile says I would hold off until you are able to do the heads, shop around for a deal.

[TexasRed]

how many miles on the engine, intended purpose, budget.

[1979C20]

If your using stock heads I would use a cam the complies with the limits of the stock valve train as well. I dont remember what model my cam is but its a comp cams and it was "the biggest cam I can get with stock valve train". Ill grab the receipt when I get home from work. Its got a great rhythm and throaty sound from the duration. My idle sits around 550-650 depending on temperature.

[derrick79]

How many miles? I have no idea. The truck has almost 500 000kms on it. The engine isn't original it was dropped in with a fresh rebuild about 4 years ago. According to the guy I bought it off anyway. My intended use is more low end power with a noticeable idle. Not really sure on a budget until I do mote research.  C20 if you could find that cam that would be awesome! Thanks.

[1979C20]

I really like the cam. Make sure you buy cam and lifters because if you use a new cam with old lifters youll flatten it because of the different chemical properties. But i would definitely recommend it. I should be home in an hour or so and ill get the recipt. I think its a 460lift 240 duration, but I dont remember

[1979C20]

I posted this on the wrong page before so hefd it is now.

I found my cam in an old post of mine. http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=72&sb=0 I love it. It cost me 140 at my local lopers performancr shop.

[screamin86]

I like my 214/224 .442/.465 112lsa cam I ran the same grind in the 305 I had in my 82 trans am. Summit sells a kit with it for like $90 cam and lifters part number is sum-1103. I ran the summit one in my car for 3 years and am running the eglin version in my truck.

[derrick79]

Thanks guys. I like the look of that kit c20 posted. I am really gonna have to think about this. If I had the time I would order it tomorrow. Ugh too many projects at one time.

[VileZambonie]

I like my 214/224 .442/.465 112lsa cam I ran the same grind in the 305 I had in my 82 trans am. Summit sells a kit with it for like $90 cam and lifters part number is sum-1103. I ran the summit one in my car for 3 years and am running the eglin version in my truck.

This is the best bang for the buck and about as big as you can go with stock heads...

[NevadaNeal]

Those two cam profiles are an intresting comparison of a single pattern and dual pattern camshaft's. Ive always believed that a nice dual pattern is the way to go. but ive met allot of folks who use a single pattern. I know the best way to wake up an old ford fe engine is use a dual pattern cam to help the exhaust scavenging. the fe heads have a poor exhaust runner design.