Thinking of a cam change

[lx mike]

I think the cam you have is fine for your combo. you change the cm you would probly change your powerband. right now i bet it's very torquey and a fun ride around town

[82 GT]

It's an excellent combo on the streets but it's only worth a 13.36@104 on the strip. I feel I should be running mid 12's even though my converter is a little small for now.
I think my carb/intake would like a larger cam

[~The Jester~]

I got an X303 sitting here that's currently doin nothing!

[82 GT]

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

I got an X303 sitting here that's currently doin nothing!

Thanks but I'm not setup for a roller cam.

[HotRoddin]

Originally Posted by 82 GT

Thanks but I'm not setup for a roller cam.

Based on what happened when you changed intakes and carbs, and the fact your buddies told you it sounded like it was bogging off the line, and the 2200 RPM you said you were getting, actual stall, I'll bet if you go up in size you're gonna get worse instead of better ?
You are in that unknown territory area right now, and it's really difficult to predict what is gonna work and what isn't until you just take the leap and try it. One good thing is, you're doing all my research for me
If you're in the traps at 5500 RPM, I think you're out of the power band on the low side. That is a 110 degree cam, and if you're getting your power band info from the comp cams web site, that was in a fairly mild 350 Chevy with 1.5 rocker ratio.
A quick way to find out if my theory holds water, is to borrow some shorter tires. That should be a cheap way of raising your RPM's, which barring a loss of traction, should tell you a little more about what cam that beast is wanting.
Keep in mind I could easily be way off base on this
Don't give up now my brotha, you're closer than you think. This is the time when, although frustrating as hell right now, will make you a seasoned veteran when you get it all ironed out.

Keep us informed !!

Rod

[Ieatcamaros]

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

I got an X303 sitting here that's currently doin nothing!

Pretty bad, you can't even give that cam away.

I remember you thread from a month or so ago. I am not much of an auto guy, but I still think it's in the converter. I would call a good transmission shop and see what they recommend for that cam and gear.

[Dark_5.0]

Bigger cam will slow you down IMO. If everything is functioning as it should be on your motor then a bigger cam is the last thing you need for your poor flowing heads.

Really man what else could it be?