Shoud I install a cam?

[Roman86GN]

Hey guys,

I am in the middle of doing the timing chain and all associated goodies. My question is while im in there, should I upgrade the cam?..... I cant go to a roller set up right now, but is it worth while to just do a flat cam, lifters, and maybe valve springs?

What do you guys think?? and any advice on the size and type of cam??/


86 GN: Car is mostly stock right now, intake, maf, and thats about it.

Thanks!

 

[1fast6]

look at post 10
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/texas-area/332795-need-some-gn-advise.html

fyi. I used the search feature at the top of the page. entered ''best flat tappet cam''

 

[BEATAV8]

Are you making full use of the stock cam now? The stocker pulls to about 5200RPM. If you're not shifting at 5000-5100 and running through the traps at 52 or 5300, then a hotter cam isn't really going to do much for you.

Newer / better valve springs is always a good idea. With good springs a stock cam can go a bit higher. Another 1-200RPM.

Plus there's the risk of wiping a lobe on a brand new cam and really making a mess of the motor.

 

[Roman86GN]

1fast6: thanks for the link.... lots of good information.

Betav8: I doubt that i am using the stock cam to its max, i was just wondering if its worth while since im tinkering in the area. And I am interested in upgrading the valve springs as well. looking at the Kirban valve springs.... are they a good choice??

Thanks

 

[BEATAV8]

1fast6: thanks for the link.... lots of good information.

Betav8: I doubt that i am using the stock cam to its max, i was just wondering if its worth while since im tinkering in the area. And I am interested in upgrading the valve springs as well. looking at the Kirban valve springs.... are they a good choice??

Thanks

Yes the Kirban springs are fine.

Search this site for information regarding wiped cam lobes

 

[gmmuscle]

Don't forget the ZDDP additive for your oil.

Carl