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Old 06-09-2011, 07:29 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
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Need help with cam suggestion

Hi fella's! I need a suggestion as to what cam I need. It's kinda dark magic for me so here's my combo:
'88 IROC convertible TPI LB9
K&N filters with CAI
Ported and siamesed stock plenum
Edelbrock runners
Edelbrock base
Ported and polished stock heads with LS1 valves and springs
1-3/4 headers with y-pipe
3" high flow cat
3" Flowmaster cat back
I'll be doing a DIY prom for which I'll also need recommendations

So...what cam should I get. Thanks.
Old 06-13-2011, 10:09 PM
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Re: Need help with cam suggestion

Bump. Anything?
Old 06-13-2011, 10:28 PM
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Re: Need help with cam suggestion

Do you really want to cam a 305?

Around a 268 advertised intake duration is all the bigger a 305 should receive, if that.
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Based on when I had my '86 IROC-Z, and that you plan on a custom tune, I'd look at something like a 218/224-110, 495/502 for a lot of power.
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Re: Need help with cam suggestion

I definitely want to stick with the 305. Thanks for the comments guys.
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