Building up the 305...question about cams
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Re: Building up the 305...question about cams
Originally posted by Garage Inc.
what camshaft and lifter do you guys recommend? The car is all stock right now...any other suggestions, specific parts...thanks a lot
what camshaft and lifter do you guys recommend? The car is all stock right now...any other suggestions, specific parts...thanks a lot
What are your rear gears?
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Re: Re: Building up the 305...question about cams
Originally posted by Sitting Bull
That depends on what you want to do and also what parts you will use with it. Is this for your daily driver or a weekend only dragster?
What are your rear gears?
That depends on what you want to do and also what parts you will use with it. Is this for your daily driver or a weekend only dragster?
What are your rear gears?
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Re: Building up the 305...question about cams
Originally posted by Garage Inc.
what camshaft and lifter do you guys recommend? The car is all stock right now...any other suggestions, specific parts...thanks a lot
what camshaft and lifter do you guys recommend? The car is all stock right now...any other suggestions, specific parts...thanks a lot
-Rippin
#5
Im considering the vortec cam from competition products part #264HP its got almost the same specs as the LT1 cam and it's only $49.95 new.
Last edited by Dragons91RS; 07-31-2003 at 10:30 AM.
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Re: Re: Building up the 305...question about cams
Originally posted by Rippin92RS
As mentioned above, the LT1 cam is much better than the stock 305 "peanut" cam. Aside from its specs, you can also pick up a used one for like 30 bucks. Let us know what your plans are with the car and maybe a parts list of your motor, then we'll be able to help you out.
-Rippin
As mentioned above, the LT1 cam is much better than the stock 305 "peanut" cam. Aside from its specs, you can also pick up a used one for like 30 bucks. Let us know what your plans are with the car and maybe a parts list of your motor, then we'll be able to help you out.
-Rippin
Rippin, I did some research and found out that they made a cam change in the 86's which lost 25 hp on paper...maybe I should look for an 85 cam? I was originally going to drop a 350 in there once I came up with the dough but I'm going to college and won't be working as much (brookdale college for engineering)...I want to be in the 14's doing only engine work, everything is stock under the hood so far...the whole car is stock except a recent paint job...also any suggestions for my exhaust? any advice is good
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Don't forget guys his '86 isn't a roller block so it is going to be cost prohibitive to use a roller cam. I would say stick with a flat tappet. Try something from Comp maybe like an XE268. Would really need more info about the car first though.
Martin
Martin
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Originally posted by 82355
Don't forget guys his '86 isn't a roller block so it is going to be cost prohibitive to use a roller cam. I would say stick with a flat tappet. Try something from Comp maybe like an XE268. Would really need more info about the car first though.
Martin
Don't forget guys his '86 isn't a roller block so it is going to be cost prohibitive to use a roller cam. I would say stick with a flat tappet. Try something from Comp maybe like an XE268. Would really need more info about the car first though.
Martin
At most try an XE256 or Crane PowerMax 266.
But to be of much help we NEED your rear gear ratio!
Last edited by Sitting Bull; 08-01-2003 at 06:31 PM.
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Or even try out
http://www.inter-scape.com/ray/305buildup.htm
This dude makes 324 horse, out of 149 (I believe it is), and 314 lb/ft from lik 149 also...
Give it a lil look.. pretty interesting, although hard to read.
http://www.inter-scape.com/ray/305buildup.htm
This dude makes 324 horse, out of 149 (I believe it is), and 314 lb/ft from lik 149 also...
Give it a lil look.. pretty interesting, although hard to read.
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Originally posted by 85_LG4
Or even try out
http://www.inter-scape.com/ray/305buildup.htm
This dude makes 324 horse, out of 149 (I believe it is), and 314 lb/ft from lik 149 also...
Give it a lil look.. pretty interesting, although hard to read.
Or even try out
http://www.inter-scape.com/ray/305buildup.htm
This dude makes 324 horse, out of 149 (I believe it is), and 314 lb/ft from lik 149 also...
Give it a lil look.. pretty interesting, although hard to read.
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No prob about the literature...
It seems like a decently cheap build-up.. lets not forget that everything could be had for cheaper on Ebay though..
I am only 16.. so I know what you are going thru, as I read you are engaging in College.. so money issue's are more-or-less the same w/ me.. lol. Later,
Matt
It seems like a decently cheap build-up.. lets not forget that everything could be had for cheaper on Ebay though..
I am only 16.. so I know what you are going thru, as I read you are engaging in College.. so money issue's are more-or-less the same w/ me.. lol. Later,
Matt
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Do gears and exhaust first. Maybe a carb swap.
I got my 86 Trans Am LG4 5 speed to run a 14.94 @ 91.67mph with only a carb swap. Still had stock manifolds and exhaust.
This is what my engine looked like when I did the intake swap as well,
My timeslip,
I then did a TPI and Cam install on my 305 and ran a 14.1@99mph.
Now I have an LT1 that I am building up for my 86 Trans Am,
I got my 86 Trans Am LG4 5 speed to run a 14.94 @ 91.67mph with only a carb swap. Still had stock manifolds and exhaust.
This is what my engine looked like when I did the intake swap as well,
My timeslip,
I then did a TPI and Cam install on my 305 and ran a 14.1@99mph.
Now I have an LT1 that I am building up for my 86 Trans Am,
Last edited by Zepher; 08-03-2003 at 12:41 AM.
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Manny.. what do ya mean "gears" first? What should be done to gears?
What should be done to exhaust.. like 3-inch, Flowmasters, and headers?
I just relized something Manny.. our cars are the same color.. lol.
And by doing Headers, 3-inch exhaust, Carb, Distributor.. do ya think I will get noticeable results? And then maybe 3:42 gears?
Matt
What should be done to exhaust.. like 3-inch, Flowmasters, and headers?
I just relized something Manny.. our cars are the same color.. lol.
And by doing Headers, 3-inch exhaust, Carb, Distributor.. do ya think I will get noticeable results? And then maybe 3:42 gears?
Matt
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Originally posted by Zepher
Do gears and exhaust first. Maybe a carb swap.
I got my 86 Trans Am LG4 5 speed to run a 14.94 @ 91.67mph with only a carb swap. Still had stock manifolds and exhaust.
This is what my engine looked like when I did the intake swap as well,
My timeslip,
I then did a TPI and Cam install on my 305 and ran a 14.1@99mph.
Now I have an LT1 that I am building up for my 86 Trans Am,
Do gears and exhaust first. Maybe a carb swap.
I got my 86 Trans Am LG4 5 speed to run a 14.94 @ 91.67mph with only a carb swap. Still had stock manifolds and exhaust.
This is what my engine looked like when I did the intake swap as well,
My timeslip,
I then did a TPI and Cam install on my 305 and ran a 14.1@99mph.
Now I have an LT1 that I am building up for my 86 Trans Am,