cam

[justlearning]

hey im about to purchase (around christmas time) a new cam kit from comp cams its their k kit that comes w/ everything (cam, lifters, springs, retainers, chain, and valve seats) and i was wondering how much u guys think it will cost...i know i can just call but i got some time and was just wondering your opinions so that they dont try and rip me off since i dont know how hard it is or how long it takes. im also getting some hedman headers (shorties) and a tbi to carb adapter and edelbrock performer intake (for carbs) and should be able to install these myself. do u guys think these will really help my power alot also or am i gonna be disapointed... i already have three inch pipes and will have a three inch y pipe soon, i also have an open element air cleaner so besides my tbi unit i should be able to move ample amounts of air easily after these mods right...by the way i live in lex, ky if that helps estimate my cost for installation

[justlearning]

so i guess no one has an answer for me then

[drumcat]

What year camaro do you have? and why would you want to go from TBI to carb.

[lone wolf]

i just got my LLinati cam

[justlearning]

i have a 91 and im not goin from tbi to carb im goin to buy an adapter so that i can bolt up a carb intake since the tbi intake edelbrock offers has very small bores (stock size) and would be restrictive when i get the holley 670 tbi unit i want, plus the carb manifolds are alot cheaper

[blackgloves]

Originally Posted by justlearning

hey im about to purchase (around christmas time) a new cam kit from comp cams its their k kit that comes w/ everything (cam, lifters, springs, retainers, chain, and valve seats) and i was wondering how much u guys think it will cost...i know i can just call but i got some time and was just wondering your opinions so that they dont try and rip me off since i dont know how hard it is or how long it takes. im also getting some hedman headers (shorties) and a tbi to carb adapter and edelbrock performer intake (for carbs) and should be able to install these myself. do u guys think these will really help my power alot also or am i gonna be disapointed... i already have three inch pipes and will have a three inch y pipe soon, i also have an open element air cleaner so besides my tbi unit i should be able to move ample amounts of air easily after these mods right...by the way i live in lex, ky if that helps estimate my cost for installation

First of all, unless you really know someone. Your gonna get hit over the head for installing it. (costs ALOT) they have to ofcourse tear the motor down a bit to get to where they need too. Took the guy that did mine all day. I would take your time on getting someone to install it. You have a local forum where you live? Make freinds, get them to do it and help out and learn. down here we have parties. everyone works, someone buys beer, or pizza. Its fun. Also, get Long Tubes. Shorties wont do you much justice

[justlearning]

well damn that sucks cause i really dont know anyone who has all the tools to do this work, my grandfather knows how to put a cam in im sure but dosent have the spring compressors and what ever else u need to do it...also i dont know anyone who could put on the valve stem seals, and rods and stuff like that and i thought u only have to take off the heads and intake to get to the cam or was i wrong......oh yeah and will long tube headers fit on my camaro w/ no problem and still leave room for a y pipe??

[blackgloves]

Originally Posted by justlearning

well damn that sucks cause i really dont know anyone who has all the tools to do this work, my grandfather knows how to put a cam in im sure but dosent have the spring compressors and what ever else u need to do it...also i dont know anyone who could put on the valve stem seals, and rods and stuff like that and i thought u only have to take off the heads and intake to get to the cam or was i wrong......oh yeah and will long tube headers fit on my camaro w/ no problem and still leave room for a y pipe??

I had FLP long tubes, and FLP's came with a after market(3inch) Y-pipe and high flow cats, and coated. Yes, any LT's will fit with a y-pipe. When you get LT's or any headers for that matter, your gonna want a 3inch or 4inch y-pipe. And yes, they make a 4 inch y-pipe. I know a girl with one, on her LS1. Try thunder racing. as far as the cam. We took off my K&N cold air system. Had to disconect my AC, then recharge it when it was done. Hell I actuly didnt do it, I was there, and the guy did it. I cant remember what all was taken off. Dont rush into gettign a cam yet. Its a good idea, but you need to talk to a gear head that has your motor, and knows whats best for what your wanting. YOu can get a bad cam depending on....again what your looking for. If I can help in any other way. PM me. I know alot of guys that know more about it that I do

[justlearning]

yeah i didnt trust myself to just pick out a cam so i called comp cams and gave them all my info and this is the cam they came up w/ for my 91 305 tbi and said it works w/ stock computer and wont effect vacum or anything like that and is in the rpm range i was wanting part # 12-249-4 and its an extreme nrg cam w/ int .050 duration 206/ exh 212 advertised int 249/260 and a lift of int: 434 exh 444 w/ lobe seperation of 112 and rpms at 1000-5000...except im getting the k kit that comes w/ this cam and includes everything #k12-249-4

[whoisdabomb86]

long tube headers over shorties eck i have long tubes and well exhaust becomes a problem when ur on a budget in thrid gens anyways speedbumps are always a treat but hey extra horsepower is worth it cuz shorties suck

[CORE402]

Just call for a cam. They will put every detail about your car into consideration when picking out your cam. You can get cams from Lunati, Crane Cams, Comp cams, and some others. Leave your bumpstick to the professionals.

[justlearning]

i did call to get a cam thats the specs from comp cams on the cam they recomended