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sdavid · 03-14-2009, 08:33 PM

I would probably just install a milder cam and then if the carb was too much change that. That intake is good for stock type application. The 700R4 will be good for some better fuel mileage "if" it is in overdrive. If you are in town all the time, then it is not doing you much good.

A comp or voodoo 262 or 268 cam is a good compromise. You can get better or custom, just a how many dollars type of thing. Either of those should idle smoother and have good vacuum.

But you need to be aware of what your compression ratio is. If you are around 10 to 1 or less you should be OK. Above that, then you will need to consider higher duration cam to match.

03-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
sdavid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Livingston, TX Posts: 56	Re: Removing Performance? Need Cam Help... I would probably just install a milder cam and then if the carb was too much change that. That intake is good for stock type application. The 700R4 will be good for some better fuel mileage "if" it is in overdrive. If you are in town all the time, then it is not doing you much good. A comp or voodoo 262 or 268 cam is a good compromise. You can get better or custom, just a how many dollars type of thing. Either of those should idle smoother and have good vacuum. But you need to be aware of what your compression ratio is. If you are around 10 to 1 or less you should be OK. Above that, then you will need to consider higher duration cam to match. __________________ '81 C10 Stepside, SBC, T350, Wood Bed, and silverado options '87 K5 402 BBC, T350, 3.73s locked up, 2.5"Lift, 33x12.50x15s Last edited by sdavid; 03-14-2009 at 08:36 PM.