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Tru2Chevy · 08-08-2006, 08:21 AM

I don't see why you shouldn't stab that cam in. It is a relatively small cam (.427/.454, 204/216). A '96 LT1 cam specs out as (.447/.459, 205/207).

Should be fine with your mild 305. You won't see huge gains, but it will pick up a little bit of power, and you'll learn something in the process.

Now, you mentioned that you want this to work with your stock valve springs. I'm saying bad idea. Yea it's not a radical cam, but you have stock 22 year old springs on your motor with close to 100k miles on them. Installing a fresh cam and lifter set (you do have new lifters for it, right?) isn't the best thing for stock springs.

- Justin

08-08-2006, 08:21 AM	#4
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	I don't see why you shouldn't stab that cam in. It is a relatively small cam (.427/.454, 204/216). A '96 LT1 cam specs out as (.447/.459, 205/207). Should be fine with your mild 305. You won't see huge gains, but it will pick up a little bit of power, and you'll learn something in the process. Now, you mentioned that you want this to work with your stock valve springs. I'm saying bad idea. Yea it's not a radical cam, but you have stock 22 year old springs on your motor with close to 100k miles on them. Installing a fresh cam and lifter set (you do have new lifters for it, right?) isn't the best thing for stock springs. - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?