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  1. 06-01-2006 09:45 AM #1
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    Crate 290hp 350 - Should I change the cam?

     



    All,
    For financial reasons, I decided to go with the 290hp crate motor for my '68 Camaro after my last SB grenaded. I noticed that the cam has 222 duration and 450/460 lift. Since I'm adding the intake/carb/etc. anyway, do any of you have recommendations on whether I should change the cam, go to roller rockers, etc. The car is a cruiser that I "occasionally" put my foot into , with a Muncie 4-speed and an 8.2 3.08 rear-end (haven't found a 12-bolt I can afford yet).

    I'm sure that I can't be the first in this group to make this decision.

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    See my post on the previous thread.


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    I think you'll like the cam that is in there. Maybe a Comp XE250H for a little extra oomph in the mid range. I don't know what the compression ratio is on that motor.
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    Give us the exact static compression ratio and the camshaft intake closing point @ 0.050" lift.
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