Looking for a good cam to run

[Mr. Chevy]

Looking for a good all around performance camshaft, above stock, that will be used in a stock 69 Malibu 350 engine. Engine originally had a 2 barrel carburetor. Switching that over to a 4 barrel. Car has dual exhaust with stock exhaust manifolds... Stock heads are being re done with new valve stem seals and hardened seats..

Don't want a crazy cam, just a mild/good performer for this motor set up...

Any ideas or information appreciated...

Thanks...

Rich

[Tig65gs]

How about the the stock L79 cam 350 hp and a holley 300-36 dual plane manifold. Put a fresh set of springs on it and your good to go. As a kid i put a comp cam 280h in a stock 72 350 out of a chevelle with 100k on it,that same manifold,780 holley cause i had it,a 4 speed with 4.11's and it was a fun beater.

[marxjunk]

i like the old comp cam 280..thumps good..works well on a 350..i little much for a driver..

i think the comp 272? is the largest with out a converter switch..still pops and shakes..sounds more muscle car, but just a touch more thump...lots of mid range

L79 is a great daily driver piece in a 350..but i would never buy one unless i was restoring one..ive put a few in and am always disappointed...

[KenMaisano]

A Comp 260 or 268 would be best for your application.

[wrench]

Originally Posted by KenMaisano

A Comp 260 or 268 would be best for your application.

If they haven't changed the specs the Comp
Cam 268 would be a good choice. Installed a lot of Them back in the day.

[WILMASBOYL78]

2.73 rear and Powerglide tranny...that combo doesn't spell performance

Adding the 4 barrel and a fresh valve job won't hurt, but your performance dollars would be better spent on a little more gear [maybe 3.31/3.42]...and if possible a TH350 tranny...should bolt right in where the glide is now.

Those additions will add much more to the equation and enjoyment than a cam swap...once you have those items behind you, then consider other engine mods.

good luck..wilma

[m22mike]

Best bag for you buck might be a 3:31/3:36 gear, and RPM wise it will be OK at 70 plus.

Mike

[markjohnson]

L-79 camshaft is happiest in a 4-speed car so I'd probably go with a Comp Cam 268 with a nice dual plane intake manifold.

[Tig65gs]

You can go on any of the cam company websites and find the description of each cam profile and what if any changes are needed or work best.

[Mr. Chevy]

Thanks guys... Forgot to add its a Powerglide Tranny...

Rich