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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn
I would suggest a Comp cams XE-262, if you are running a flat tappet hydraulic. I ran an XE-268 in my 383 (Edelbrock top). The cam had a hint of lope @ idle, & pulled from the bottom! That 383 was a 1/4 inch longer on stroke than the the 355, & you will hear it more in the shorter stroke engine. If not going loose on the converter, I think you will be happy with a slightly smaller camshaft.  Longhorn  |
Duration @ 0.050": 218° / 224°
Lobe Separation: 110°
Max Lift w/ 1.5RR: .462" / .469"
Seems like a lot of cam for what I'm building
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Originally Posted by MySons68C20
What rear gear are you running?
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3.73:1 with 29" tall tires ... However I might regear at some point, maybe 4.42s. Just going to play it by ear.
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Originally Posted by AussieinNC
Probably too far into this build...but I would have started with a roller cam Vortec engine and retain the stock heads....
Yo would get roller cam and lifters, one piece rear seal, better flowing heads, and a standard GM cam will work very well.....
Just my 2 cents worth...
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All valid, but I'm aiming for a solid, old school, budget 350 for my 53 year old pickup. It don't need no new-fangled vortec motor. It was born with a first gen small block, that's what I'm putting back in it.