Ok so I'm rebuilding my motor and my question is what would be a good cam for a 355 with stock heads. I want more power but it's my daily so I need some reliability. im thinking about the cc503 but im unsure right now.

 

The CC503 would be a great choice, IMO. It works extremely well with stock heads.

 

I told you before that I DD my car (CC503 cam-only) and it drives great. You're welcome to come and check it out any time. I might even let you drive it.

 

I use to DD with a cc503 and it was great, very reliable and comfortable. That cam works real nice with stock heads too. I wouldnt go any larger if I were you for a DD and make sure if your an auto that you get the proper stall to match whatever cam you decide on otherwise DDing will become a nightmare.

 

yes i have an auto and that is being replaced as well as the motor. would the stock stall be to low for the 503 cam?

 

Yes, the stock stall will not work out too good with that cam. I ran the stock stall with the cc503 before I got my SS3600 and it was a PITA to drive. A 2800-3600 stall would be real nice.

 

what would be a good brand of stall in that range to put into this car? i need all the help i can get.

 

Yank is quite possibly the best of the best, I've had great luck with them as well as tons of people on this site.

http://www.converter.cc/

 

I had good luck with a 230/236 .544/.55 112lsa grind when I had my 355 in before I swapped it out for my 383. I used a 3200 stall and that setup was pretty streetable. I actually still have the cam if your interested. http://www.cardomain.com/id/Chevyguy358
Although my heads did have some work done to them, it was mostly just alil minor work

 

cc503 worked great for me with stock heads and DDing

 

+1. Get a Yank, 3200 min.

 

how is smog with the 503 cam?

 

Unsure about CA because I know how tight they are but the cc503 can pass in every other state with a proper tune. I would contact Bryan Herter (pcmforless) and see what he says about that.

 

With a CC503, you should be using LT's, and that will never pass smog.
But I know of a place you can take it.