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Dec 11, 2006 | 11:57 PM

383_LT1_1295

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Gm 847 Vs. Cc306

Okay guys. i have a bone stock 94 Z28 a4 camaro. It is going to be my daily driver. I just need some input on what camshaft would work best if my car is going to be a daily driver. thanks alot for the help guys.

Dec 12, 2006 | 12:33 AM

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For daily driver on a stock car go CC306. Otherwise go GM 847!

Dec 12, 2006 | 12:57 AM

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I am thinking a baby cam

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Dec 12, 2006 | 08:43 AM

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you should do a search on here, there is a ton of data on both cams, with polls, just like this post, great info to help you make a decision.

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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Dec 12, 2006 | 12:11 PM

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^^^ I think that pretty much takes care of the question.

Dec 12, 2006 | 01:23 PM

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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!

I am still thinking Baby cam

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Dec 12, 2006 | 02:57 PM

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I've experienced the GM 847 in both 350s and my 383, and I really like the cam, I know in either motor the idle is unmistakable...lol

I also know some people running the 306 and love it equally as well.

If you don't mind some irritation I'd get one of these cams and pass over the lesser ones.

Dec 12, 2006 | 05:43 PM

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I hope you don't have the stock stall if you're going to put one of these cams in.

Dec 12, 2006 | 09:23 PM

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Wow...thanks for all of the help guys! all of those links really helped. When i buy the cam im also getting all of the supporting mods im going to need. Definatley getting the heads ported and polished, new springs, retainers, hardened push rods, RR's, Locks, keys. Timing chain set, Throttle body, CAI, headers, new exhaust, stall. Well thanks again guys. This cam is going to be my christmas present to myself so i will let you guys know how it turns out. Hopefully it will be a nice little street

Dec 12, 2006 | 09:26 PM

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Another follow the leader thread......Why dont you look into different cams? And talk to Bert or JOE O

LT1s need to starts doing new things....I know its proven and dont want to sound like a ***, but it would be good to get a custom cam

Dec 12, 2006 | 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BRETTINATOR

what he said..if I knew then what I know now...custom grind all the way...the 847 is now like the Hotcam was 7 yrs ago....

baby cam in my book...but fine for a stock engine...of sorts

Thats exactly what im thinking, people get all caught up on one cam

It was the end all GOD Hot cam

And now its the 847

Dec 12, 2006 | 09:58 PM

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Well i guess because i know its a good cam...i dont think that i really need to through down the extra dough on a custom grind cam since i have a stock motor. I dont plan on changing that for a while anyways. So im just taking other peoples advice from their experience. But once again i appreciate the help guys

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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what cam you gonna go with

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 383_LT1_1295

Its really worth it, you can talk to them and they can help you out with somthing your looking for....

Just trying to help

Dec 13, 2006 | 07:29 AM

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Having a custom grind allows you to make good power and keep it within the rpm range of the stock block. You won't be able to rev the 847 or 306 to the rpm needed for max power too many times before you're having to rebuild. Some people do get lucky though.

Dec 13, 2006 | 07:39 AM

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I can understand you wanting to pull something off the shelf and it's affordable at 200 bucks roughly, but for a couple hundred more the fine tuned longevity of a hands down better performing cam pays off. I can assure you'll want more once you get used to what the 847 can do. As for someone commenting on here about high rpms on the 847, well I'm no expert of sorts, don't claim to be but have NEVER seen anyone using it have any issues with high rpms, at all. But their installs like mine included running 100% new high performance matched valvetrain components. Only issue I ever had was breaking a CompR (known for their now bad unimproved redesign) and collapsing a spring as a result.

The End

Dec 13, 2006 | 08:20 AM

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As for someone commenting on here about high rpms on the 847, well I'm no expert of sorts, don't claim to be but have NEVER seen anyone using it have any issues with high rpms, at all. But their installs like mine included running 100% new high performance matched valvetrain components. sing a spring as a result. Only issue I ever had was breaking a CompR (known for their now bad unimproved redesign) and collapsing a spring as a result.

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I wasn't referring to the valve train, even though that is a very important part of the build. I was more referring to having to spin the cam to 'higher than the stock block was built to handle' rpm. Take it from someone that consistently spun a stock lower end to 6500 rpm, that it didn't take too long and the bearings gave out, spinning a rod and a main. The gm847, with stock heads, should peak ~6,000 rpm and adding shifting rpm, that's more than what the stock block was built to handle. Some people get lucky and run high rpm for many, many miles. I wasn't so lucky.

Dec 13, 2006 | 08:24 AM

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ahhhh...gotcha...don't feel bad I wasn't either...lasted a whopping two hours on mine...but they were a fun two hours with that 86000 mile engine. You are correct 6k was about the limit, guess I was lucky with the rebuilt engine but it still threw a rod year later...damdest thing too...leaving the BLOCKBUSTER doing 40mph and she puked