camshaft question

[astroblastin]

Hello I called a chevy dealership about ordering the ramjet camshaft. They went and told me they were backordered. Should I wait or are there other roller camshafts that might be better?The dealership is asking $160 for the cam.My engine builder just got the motor balanced and it will be about 2 weeks before the short block is ready for the cam. Thanks

[Smiliesafari]

I'm not sure if it's the same one but some of the guys give rave reviews on the 383 cam.

[GEJ]

The 383 cam number is 14097395.That is the one everyone seems to like.

The web site where it is found is:www.gmpartsdirect.com

Torque is king on the street.

[astroblastin]

Yes that is the camshaft..I called Pace performance and a chevy dealership and they both say that cam is backordered.I guess I will be patient and wait. Thank you for the replies.

[astroblastin]

Update!! The chevy dealership called me friday morning and said that the camshaft finally came. Good deal now I can continue on getting my motor finished. Yes it is the 383 cam.

[Rockwerx]

This cam should make some good low end torque.

Camshaft-Part # 14097395 Billet Steel Hydraulic Roller Camshaft.
Intake Lift- .431" Intake Duration @ .050" 196
Exhaust lift- .451" Exhaust Duration @ .050" 206
Lobe Centerline-109

Someone posted specs on a 383 cam in another thread recently with WAY more duration than this cam. This cam sounds like a much better choice for towing.

[Mr_Roboto]

The HT383/Ramjet cam are one in the same, however GMPP also produces other non HT383 engines with different cams. I am a fan of the ZZ3/ZZ4 cam, as the HT383 cam has minimal duration and lift more than say a stock LT1 B-body cam or a stock Vortec 350 cam. Depending on the heads you will probably need mods for a ZZ3 cam. Anything is better than a stock 305 or 350 TBI cam, unless you're talking the 9C1 Caprice 350 which has a stock TPI cam in it and is a keeper IMO.

[SoCalli V8]

Low revs torque is the ' Fun Factor '...... thats what gets your van movin` from the stoplights and gives you a kick in your a$$...... listen to the cam guru`s here......

Because I do....