question about camshaft

[minifridge1138]

Hey Everyone,

I know very little about camshafts. I was playing with Comp Cams cam selection/dyno program it helped a lot. It has narrowed it down to a few choices.

I suppose the main question is "what do I want the car to be."
I don't race. I don't go to the drag strip or track.
I want something that I can drive on a regular basis, but with more power than I have now.

i was thinking about this one:
http://www.compperformancegroupstor...Code=CC&Product_Code=K12-234-2&Category_Code=

I was hoping someone here that knows more about cams could give me some feedback.

Thanks!

 

[Vette79]

That will work. Get a kit that comes with lifters, seals and timing chain. I am installing the XE262H and I know Tepot has installed the XE268H. Don't go any bigger unless you are thinking of swapping out the heads.

 

[minifridge1138]

Can this installation be done with the engine in the car, or do I have to pull the motor to get the old cam out and new cam in?

Thanks!

 

[TimAT]

You'll need to pull the radiator and the a/c condenser should swing up far enough (carefully) to get the old out and the new in. You'll need a balancer puller/installer, pan gaskets, front engine gaskets, intake and valve cover gaskets too. I use 2 long 5/16 bolts as a handle on the cam to help guide it and not ding the cam bearings.

 

[Bill75]

You'll need to pull the radiator and the a/c condenser should swing up far enough (carefully) to get the old out and the new in. You'll need a balancer puller/installer, pan gaskets, front engine gaskets, intake and valve cover gaskets too. I use 2 long 5/16 bolts as a handle on the cam to help guide it and not ding the cam bearings.

I didn't quite have enough room with the A/C condensor pushed forward as far as it would go. If you unbolt and remove the headlight vacuum cans it'll make it no problem.

 

[Vette79]

Damn, I was hoping we would not have to do that.

 

[milo30]

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0607phr_camshaft_basics/index.html

dont know if this will help you any or not

 

[minifridge1138]

That link will definitely help me find the correct cam.
Thank you very much!

 

[corvette66]

When removing the cam, I was able to get the cam out of an 81 just by removing the radiator, the A/c unit behind the radiator just needs a little finess. You may bump a few fins, you'll be within 1/16 inch of it. It'll just squeak out.
The only bummer part about doing the job is dropping the front of the pan to remove the chain cover

 

[Vette79]

I thought so but I'll know for sure in a few weeks. Thanks...