camshaft question
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camshaft question
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
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Re: camshaft question
I'm not sure if it's the same one but some of the guys give rave reviews on the 383 cam. ![Dancing \:D/](./images/smilies/eusa_dance.gif)
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Re: camshaft question
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
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Torque is king on the street.
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: camshaft question
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.
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Re: camshaft question
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.
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Re: camshaft question
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.
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.
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Re: camshaft question
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.
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Re: camshaft question
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......
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