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82 GT · 04-11-2003, 02:44 PM

I'm starting to buy parts for rebuilding my 351w that's in my '82GT
and I am debating what cam specs I will need.
This is my combo so far:

- Forged flat top pistons(.060)
- Edelbrock performer intake
- Carter 625 carb.
- Mallory electronic distributer
- BBK shorty headers w/ flowmaster exhaust
Most of the stuff I already have. I just bought the rebuild kit from Summit Racing last night.

I'll be runnig a C-4 tranny with a 2000 stall converter.
Depending on my cash flow, I will either keep my '69 heads and freshen them up or buy aftermarket heads.
It will be street/strip car.

I was thinking of Competition Cams 280* with .512 lift int/exh.
I want something that will work with what I have but I also want to hear a nice radical idle.
I also think about a duel pattern profile from Cran Cams with those similiar specs.
What do you guys think? Are those specs in the right ballpark for me?
I'm open for suggestions.

04-11-2003, 02:44 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I need cam advice for a 351w I'm starting to buy parts for rebuilding my 351w that's in my '82GT and I am debating what cam specs I will need. This is my combo so far: - Forged flat top pistons(.060) - Edelbrock performer intake - Carter 625 carb. - Mallory electronic distributer - BBK shorty headers w/ flowmaster exhaust Most of the stuff I already have. I just bought the rebuild kit from Summit Racing last night. I'll be runnig a C-4 tranny with a 2000 stall converter. Depending on my cash flow, I will either keep my '69 heads and freshen them up or buy aftermarket heads. It will be street/strip car. I was thinking of Competition Cams 280* with .512 lift int/exh. I want something that will work with what I have but I also want to hear a nice radical idle. I also think about a duel pattern profile from Cran Cams with those similiar specs. What do you guys think? Are those specs in the right ballpark for me? I'm open for suggestions. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.