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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:14:55 pm

Title: cam upgrade
Post by: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:14:55 pm
I'm looking to do a cam upgrade that's going to give me a little more punch than what I have now (stock).  I picked up an Edelbrock performer 2-0 intake for it on a trade, and some long tube ceramic headers already.  I'd like to get one that will work well with these two pieces, without having to upgrade anything else besides lifters, springs, and the timing set. Engine is an early 70's 454 with oval port heads. Carb is a Carter 625 c.f.m.

Thanks,

bake315
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: VileZambonie on August 11, 2009, 05:20:40 pm
Use the Edelbrock performer cam.
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:41:57 pm
Quote from: VileZambonie on August 11, 2009, 05:20:40 pm
Use the Edelbrock performer cam.

Thanks, Vile.

Will this work?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-7162/

Too much?  Maybe this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2162/
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: VileZambonie on August 11, 2009, 05:47:48 pm
Just go with the rgular performer cam http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2162/
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:49:23 pm
Quote from: VileZambonie on August 11, 2009, 05:47:48 pm
Just go with the rgular performer cam http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2162/

Awesome.  Thanks, man!

bake315
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: joesgarage71 on August 11, 2009, 06:27:08 pm
Quote from: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:14:55 pm
Engine is an early 70's 454 with oval port heads. Carb is a Carter 625 c.f.m.

A little under carbed. That motor had a 750 from the factory.
Title: Re: cam upgrade
Post by: malibu795 on September 22, 2009, 09:08:27 am
Quote from: joesgarage71 on August 11, 2009, 06:27:08 pm
Quote from: bake315 on August 11, 2009, 05:14:55 pm
Engine is an early 70's 454 with oval port heads. Carb is a Carter 625 c.f.m.

A little under carbed. That motor had a 750 from the factory.
not really pendign on gearing...
im running a 600 on my 454 right now.. its just fine granted im not runnign above 3000rpm either.. this is my 79 malibu wiht 2.41 gears 65mph is 1900rpm.. tired a 750... was a dog and lacked alot of low end whihc was made mroe noticeable with the long legged gearing.