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]