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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 01:24 PM
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Thinking about getting a xr277hr cam for my lq4. Have 243 heads, eldelbrock intake and 700-750 carb. Going in a 89 camaro. What's everyone's opinion? Good or not
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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I would get a custom grind for your application. Maybe list more info like single plane or dual, trans/ converter, rear gear etc and speedtigger, Martin or one of the other guys can give a recommendation.

From my research a cam with more overlap and earlier intake valve close will be better suited for a carbed application. This usually requires a custom grind but the price is usually within 20 bucks of a cam designed for the factory style long runner intakes.
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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Duel plain 700r4 stock rear daily driver some drag. Martin did a custom one for in my drag race engine but getting a really good price on this cam just wondering if it was worth it
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 09:35 PM
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If your getting a deal thats good enough then I say give it a try. I thought if you were spending $400 for it then you should get a custom.

That cams a little on the small side for a 6.0 combined with the low overlap it will be giving up some power but if your not concerned with squeezing the max potential out of it, throw it in and enjoy it. As you know these motors make good streetable power as they come, you'll be happy.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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That camshaft will work great for a dual plane equipped street cruiser. If it were me, I would advance it 2 degrees when installing it.

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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Love my LQ4!!

In my malibu, with 799 heads(same as 243).....just as an FYI if you ever wanted to go with a bit bigger cam, take a look a my results in my signature below....I couldnt be happier with it.
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I got a 230/234 cam for sale. 108+3 lsa 612 lift on both. Going fuel injected now
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