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Techinspector1
Earlier you had recommended using Howard cam HRS-CL110235-12. I believe that part of that decision was made due the the fact that I'm using vortec heads which stock limit you to .500 lift. I am now using bee hive springs which CC says increases max lift to 525. With this in mind would you recommend staying with your initial recommendation or use the HRS-CL110245-12.

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Techinspector1
Earlier you had recommended using Howard cam HRS-CL110235-12. I believe that part of that decision was made due the the fact that I'm using vortec heads which stock limit you to .500 lift. I am now using bee hive springs which CC says increases max lift to 525. With this in mind would you recommend staying with your initial recommendation or use the HRS-CL110245-12.

That recommendation was made based on the static compression ratio and the fact that the power band starts at 1000 rpm's, allowing you to run either an overdrive on non-overdrive transmission. The CL110235-12 will also not need an aftermarket torque converter. The stock unit will work fine. Please understand that a looser torque converter will always make the car easier to drive and will allow the car to accelerate faster, no matter what cam you use. But with this cam, an increased stall speed over stock will not be needed, like it would with the CL110245-12 cam.
Here's the best price I could find on the cam and roller lifters as a kit......
https://autoplicity.com/417015-howar...MaAquQEALw_wcB
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