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Jun 27, 2011 | 07:24 AM

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ok guys, i have read the sticky several times over the years...
but im in the middle of my build and need a suggestion on a cam. its a 355 with forged pistons and stock but ported heads and intake. im stuck between the cc503 and the 306 cams. i do plan on nitrous but only 75-100 shot and not very often. its a daily driver so i do want some street manors. any help?

Jun 27, 2011 | 07:41 AM

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Jun 27, 2011 | 10:43 AM

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Both of those companies make cams similar to the 503 and 306 but they perform a lot better

Jun 27, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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i agree custom cams are better, however im trying to stay easy on the wallet. i like the sound of both cams and both will help on performance.

Jun 27, 2011 | 01:36 PM

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Even with one of those cams you will need all of the supporting mods like new valve springs, roller rockers, and pushrods

Jun 27, 2011 | 01:54 PM

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i agree custom cams are better, however im trying to stay easy on the wallet. i like the sound of both cams and both will help on performance.

I have a lloyd 226/234 cam so its in between the 2 cams you have listed, great idle quality, sound is amazing and great for a daily driver. If you can make it down to wichita this week the car is getting tuned and you can check it out to help with your choice.

btw there is a video clip in my sig for an idea

Jun 27, 2011 | 02:09 PM

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go with the cc503 cam. its proven and you know it will do the job. that thing should be pretty nasty with some juice.

lt4 hotcam is nice for street cars to but id still go with the cc503

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Jun 27, 2011 | 07:01 PM

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My build is like yours, I was going back and forth between the two cams. When I ordered my heads from LE he said to run his 236/244 so that’s what I got. Thunder Racing as a cam in the middle of the two if you cant pick.

Jun 27, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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I have the cc503. If i did it again I would spend a little more on an LE cam, the "in between" cam

Jun 27, 2011 | 08:52 PM

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Even with one of those cams you will need all of the supporting mods like new valve springs, roller rockers, and pushrods

never would have guessed??? forged 355 with ported heads and stock springs,pushrods, no guideplates? hahahahaha

Jun 27, 2011 | 08:56 PM

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verz, i like the sound of yours...
im having bruce serene do my engine and he is sending my heads to be done by some big name in the sbc world.

Jun 27, 2011 | 09:52 PM

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6 speed go with 306
A4 go with 503

You just went full retard

Jun 27, 2011 | 10:44 PM

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what valvetrain components are you currently working with? Springs? Pushrods? Retainers? Valves?

Jun 27, 2011 | 10:46 PM

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^^^^^^^gotta love gregrob^^
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Jun 28, 2011 | 06:40 AM

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right now just arp 7/16 studs with 1.6s, comp hardened guideplates, and canton covers

im still piecing stuff together

Jun 28, 2011 | 11:15 AM

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well on my drive to the tuners my car decided it didnt want to live, so if my cams still in good shape ill give you a good price on it along with the other valvetrain parts if ya want.

Jun 28, 2011 | 10:01 PM

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what's your budget for cam and the valvespring hardware? what pushrods do you have? I can do a custom cam for ya but need the full details of your engine/car setup.

Jun 28, 2011 | 10:41 PM

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let me know verz! if you know calvin he can give you my number, or i can get yours from him

Jun 29, 2011 | 12:56 AM

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let me know verz! if you know calvin he can give you my number, or i can get yours from him

yea i know calvin, hes got my number if you need to get ahold of me

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