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1project2many · 05-31-2020, 02:36 PM

The TBI cams were very mild. Whey work with carburetors but there are much better choices. If your engine uses a roller camshaft then you can re-use the lifters. Truck engines with TBI were not roller cam equiped so if you have a truck engine plan to purchase a "cam kit." If you know the rear gear ratio, tire size, and final transmission drive ratio then you can pick a cam to give you power where you want it.

05-31-2020, 02:36 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: SBC cam help The TBI cams were very mild. Whey work with carburetors but there are much better choices. If your engine uses a roller camshaft then you can re-use the lifters. Truck engines with TBI were not roller cam equiped so if you have a truck engine plan to purchase a "cam kit." If you know the rear gear ratio, tire size, and final transmission drive ratio then you can pick a cam to give you power where you want it.