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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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I recently blew my engine and am currently in the quest for more power. I have a 97 SS Camaro A4 and am trying to figure out what cam would be best to run in a 383 Stroker. I would also like to get a cam that would give the most power for my setup. This is my setup 383 crank H-Beam rods, ported lt1 heads by port pros that flow 165cfm@.600 lift I have CompCams 1.6 roller rockers, CAI, K&N airfilter, ported maf ends, 52MM TB from BBK/Edelbrock, ported LT1 intake also done by port pros, 30# SVO injectors, aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, LT4 Knock Module, Pacesetter LT's, ORY-pipe, 3000 super street fighter stall by TCI, Shift kit by Trans Go. In the future I hope to run possibly a 200-250 shot NOS. But for now I would like a damn good bumpstick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Talk with Haarold at Port Pro's to get a cam cut to match the heads.
The cam will need to fit your goals and use of the car.
LaZer cams out of Nashville ground mine.
I went with a 218/222 .544/.538 112lsa in my 396. We picked the cam when my car was still a daily driver and I wanted civil street manners. It has ran in the 11.6's @119 NA and 10.9's @ 127 on a small shot of nitrous. Now that the car is a track only car I called LaZer back and went back over my goals with him and will be changing to a 24x/25x .6xx/.58X.

Cam choice is not cut and dry as to which one to go with. Find a cam grinder that you like. Tell them what you want from the car and trust their opinion.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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You also talk to loyd elliott as well. www.eportworks.com
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Or call Comp
It depends on alot of different factors.. If your not comfortable considering all the specifics and finding a cam to best suit all of them, its best to leave the decision to an experienced proffesional.
Harol @ Port Pros will take care of you and spend the time to explain why he chose what.
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