If in they did the cam would have a dual pattern with more exhaust duration to compensate for the sbb head flow ratio that is less than 70%. the newer comp dual pattern cams or a dual pattern cam from another company with less valve overlap to help with the low end. 350 crate motor and 4 speed close ratio transmission, 289 Comp Cam with gear. That cam grind was engineered for a sbc and put on a sbb cam, comp did NOT do their homework to make a Buick cam. 1939 Ford Deluxe,Chevy 350 Tuned Port Injection,700R4 Transmission RWD.
On the street, torque is king, HP doesnt matter that much. 060 400 SBC for a 3.36 geared vehicle, and I just stabbed in a comp xe262h Compare the dyno sheets shows this cam makes way better torque then that 294, and torque is what you actually feel. manifolds especially with an single exhaust system because of it being a single pattern cam is a sbb engine. That engine is designed to work down low, so cam it accordingly. packs and valve covers to provide access to the stock rockers and COMP Cams pushrods. That cam isn't the best choice to run with ex. ls3 cam dyno very drivable at 1500rpm in 6th peaks at 6500 rpm. Guy, what compression were you running with that cam and didn't you have headers with duals on your car with a 3.42:1 rear gear with a better converter? you might be able to get in the high to mid 14s with that cam if your compression is closer to 9:1 and you have better than a 2.56:1 rear gear in the car, like a 3.08 or better would help.Īnd like what Guy wrote, a better converter will also be very helpful to get your car moving. then this cam will be a lack luster turd and run embarrassing 15s in the QM if you ever take it there. With that cam you also want better flowing exhaust, headers will help a lot as well. comes with pop off valve and is ready to Stock Eliminator - 283, 327, 350ci Small Block Chevrolet.