Would this cam work in a carb set up...it has a 110 lsa

 

is there a good shelf cam 4 a carb set-up ?

 

From what ive read and talked to about this lobe seperation question is that it seems that the carb motors like the lower numerically lobe seperations. I have a custom ground cam and it is 109. Probably dosent help you much with your question because I know that it amounts to more than just LSA. Someone on here will chim in and overload you with information on this. I say run it.

 

If you look at some of the setups on the list in the stickys you will see every different size cam you can think of. Like ZONER said on here, "LS motors are ******, you can put any cam in them and see gains" or something like that.I know that you can get a custom cam for about $20 more bucks than a shelf cam. Takes about 4 to 5 days to get it if you are thinking about going that route. But sometimes you can find some killer deals on used cams on here and the power difference may not be worth the extra cash. Just depends on the money situation.

 

Comes down to what you're wanting out of the motor....
Then what kind of mods you're willing to do, to get what you're asking.

The ASA will work, but leaving a lot on the table.

 

Yes, would work good. I'd try one. Going through the edelbrock carb cams right now. If max power is not a concern give it a try.

 

thanks guys..i want max power..my set-up
5.3
241 heads w/pac 1218
cam ???
eddy rpm intake
750dp
350 trans w/3500 stall
4.10 gears

 

The ASA would match most your set-up nicely except the springs. They are good for more cam. None of this set-up says what is highlighted in the red.

 

i want 350-375 rwhp..

 

What is your suggestions ?

 

You want max power and you are running a dual plane intake?

 

With that cube engine and setup, I say custom grind if you want all you can get.

 

might do that thanks

 

226 at .050 intake duration is a good ballpark starting point but you could go all the way into the 230's if you were willing to put in more stall and change the intake.

exhaust duration could be single pattern matching the intake duration at .050 or staggered up to 10 degrees .....if your thinking of nitrous.

LSA I would be looking for 108 to 112 LSA that is the division of the intake and the exhaust lobe centerlines. 108 giving it a choppier idle 112 being better for nitrous.

I would shoot for around .600 lift on both intake and exhaust .580's .590's would be fine.

Your set-up the way it is IMO would make a nice nitrous set-up with the right cam as your converter isn't to loose.

I would make use of what you have there and get a NOS sniper kit (adjustable up to 150 hp) Any more shot than that I would use the victor.

run a cam somewhere around 226 at .050 intake 234 exhaust 112 LSA around 585-600 lift.

Cam it just like a LS1 the 21 cid doesn't radically change any of the perimeters IMO.

If your gonna go N/A and want to do it all motor.

Change to a victor intake, stick a cam in it with anything from 230 to 234 intake at .050, matching or staggered exhaust and a 108 LSA (again under .600 lift), mill the heads a little to gain compression, thinner gaskets (.036-.040) with the smallest bore hole compatible with the heads and bore then be on the lookout for a 4000 stall. Notice We are changing a lot more of your combo here to get you a little more and spending a lot more money than a N.O.S. kit.

All of this is asuming you have a decent set of headers and exhaust to start with.

This is just my opinion on it. I'm sure others opinions would likely be different. Neither of these are max effort combo's. There is also a lot of great deals in the parts classifieds here.

The nitrous one would be the most fun to drive and race... tuned correctly.

 

I'm slightly biased but Martin has been doing good things for us Carb guys with custom grinds Shoot him a PM and he won't steer you wrong!!

 

thanks a lot guys..i plan on getting the heads milled to get 2 10.1 and mabe a 150hp kit