Can I use this cam in a 327?`
 

COMP CAMS # =12511-5 CAM, GRIND #=CS272TLS-6

I have the cam, and the 327. Although I was planning to use a stock L79 cam, I thought maybe I could use this one.

I would go with a Z28 style intake, 2.02 valve heads, and probably a 780 Holley.

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Why not run the Factory spec LT-1 460/485 cam or Z-28 485/485 from crane. ???

Depending what your application is..

Owen. .

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Sorry not thinking clearly..


Use the stock L-79 Cam specs.

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Marlin. I just put a sock spec 178 solid lifter cam in a 350. Very happy with it. Also running 2.02 heads, a Z intake and and a 780 carb.

It is a Federal Mogul replacement cam. This cam kicks. And you can run the factory springs and not worry about wiping a lobe.

Can't imagine it would be much different in your 327.

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This appears to be one of the "tight lash" camshafts (around .510 lift) -- Comp indicates it is designed for racing applications ... produces good torque and power at high rpm. With that being said I don't think it would be a very good street cam. You would more than likely have to change the stock valve springs to get the RPM without floating valves.

I have to agree with Owen -- I've used both cams he has referenced and they work well with the right gear in a fairly light vehicle ...

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Owen, good to see you posting on here! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO PETE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why not run the Factory spec LT-1 460/485 cam or Z-28 485/485 from crane. ???

Depending what your application is..

Owen. . </div></div>

Owen it is good seeing you post on here under your fathers name but I have to admit I looked at the name and was a little spooked at first until I realized it was you and not your father RIP...

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Is this for Danny's car?

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lol sorry to spooke you guys. But i thought instead on me making my own account. I would keep my dads rolling.

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Good to hear from you Owen! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I have this Comp cam sitting around bec/ I took it out of the Deuce and put the stock 178 cam in it [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] I was just curious if it would even work in the 327 (for Danny's Camaro). Like you guys, I would prefer the 178 as well - but was curious. The lift on this Comp cam is 510 / 530, and I recall that I could see marks on the valve springs of what I thought could be coil bind - another reason why I took it out, not to mention Pete told me I was nuts for listening to ole Neal and that I should stick with THE stick! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> COMP CAMS # =12511-5 CAM, GRIND #=CS272TLS-6

I have the cam, and the 327. Although I was planning to use a stock L79 cam, I thought maybe I could use this one.

I would go with a Z28 style intake, 2.02 valve heads, and probably a 780 Holley.
</div></div> sounds like a good plan to me. maybe even a 750 DP.

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I run a stock L79 cam in the 355 in my 1967 Camaro. Z28 intake, 202 186 heads, flat tops, 750 edelbrock carb. Went 13.20 @104 at the track. Sounds healthy too.

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M, I'm running something similar in my 327. It's around .510 &amp; 300 duration. I am running the HD springs (opened up the heads) guide plates and roller tip rockers. I have the Z intake (minus the plenum w/ 1&quot; spacer) and a 780 carb (vac sec) ...Very rough with an Auto unless you have a nice stall converter (4000) but would be ok with a stick. I'm also running a 4:10 gear which makes this a very streetable combination with a nice low end (not quite ideal, reccomend at least 4.56 gear to be a bit stronger) and unlimited top end on the street.

I can dig up more of the specs later if needed.


BIG

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That's with a 462 head w/ 1.94's. I also cc'd the heads at 64 and have a .003 deck w/ Old TRW flat tops (cut an releifed a bit). I'm using Manley Proflow valves.


Big

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Are you going to stay with the glide, or go with something else?

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Automatic or manual transmission is a HUGE factor in camshaft selection. Keep in mind that Chevrolet never made an automatic L79 car.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Schonyenko2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you going to stay with the glide, or go with something else?</div></div>

We are going with a 4 speed, even though I have the original 'glide. I figured that if my Yenko and Ben's SS were both 4 speeds, Danny should get one too - no a/t's, especially not a wimpy 'glide. So, after I realized last year that I had bought the wrong flywheel (11.0&quot;) for Ben's clutch kit (10.5&quot;) that I bought about 8 years ago, I decided that I might was well just complete the 11.0&quot; setup for Ben's car and bought a 621 and an 11.0&quot; clutch. That left me with an excess 403 and a 10.5&quot; clutch - so, with a little help from my friends (thanks Dennis!) Danny now has a Muncie 4speed setup for the '67 Camaro.

Once we (I) decided to go with a 4 speed, I figured I should really think about either the L79 or LT1 cams for it!

Is there any way to keep a project under control?? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif[/img]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Once I see this on his face, it won't matter any more!

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Cam it up M. Just make sure you jack the back up and do the necessary changes to make that cam work!

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Control of project is only relevent to cost/budget/insanity level.
In this case, maybe safety concerns for the youthful driver.

We used a pretty much stock bottom end on my RG 68 Camaro. Used early double hump heads, 65ish I believe with, if I remember 54 cc 1.94 heads.(been a while) I used the repo L79 cam with a Holley contender intake which is built off the LT/1 blue print. I only went with a 600cfm Holley. I like the setup very well. It's user friendly, and has exactly what I wanted from it. Rear end is a 3.08 with tall tires so it's not fast out of the hole, but probably would run 140. It doesn't give up before I do.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO PETE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lol sorry to spooke you guys. But i thought instead on me making my own account. I would keep my dads rolling.

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Good decision to keep your fathers name rolling...

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The Stock GM Camshaft works extremely well!! Cant complain with a 12 second small block with poly's and Cast Manifolds..

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO PETE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The Stock GM Camshaft works extremely well!! Cant complain with a 12 second small block with poly's and Cast Manifolds.. </div></div>
AMEN Pete,

Ain't nothing wrong with a factory cam that has mild manners at idle but will pull Hard all the way to 6K depending on valve springs.

Wish I still had that cute, little 327 cu in 350 hp 66 Nova I sold.

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I'm sure Danny would like to have the old camshaft that came out of dad's Yenko put in. It has sentimental value as well as bragging rights. These are dad's old speed parts.

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Looks like you all like to take your cars to the track and make runs cool. I would recommend a blow proof bell housing with stick shift cars ... I know of one car the flywheel came up threw the floor and dash ..Wasn't very pretty afterwards..