Which cam should I get GM847 or Comp 306
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Which cam should I get GM847 or Comp 306
I am going to order a cam tomorrow and I am still unsure if I am getting the best cam or not for my setup.
I have been trying to decide whether to get the Comp 306 or the GM 847. I am leaning towards the Comp 306. Is this the best one for me?
96 Trans Am, LT1 383 Stroker, LT1 Stage 3 P&P heads, Hooker LTs
I am currently NOT using nitrous but I plan on using nitrous soon.
I know the 306 is good with nitrous, what about the GM 847?
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have been trying to decide whether to get the Comp 306 or the GM 847. I am leaning towards the Comp 306. Is this the best one for me?
96 Trans Am, LT1 383 Stroker, LT1 Stage 3 P&P heads, Hooker LTs
I am currently NOT using nitrous but I plan on using nitrous soon.
I know the 306 is good with nitrous, what about the GM 847?
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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How expensive are the custom grinds?
How long does it take to get one?
Who should I call about a custom grind?
What info do I need to have on my motor and heads when ordering one?
Sorry I have so many questions about this. I just want to get a cam that will work well with my setup.
Thanks.
How long does it take to get one?
Who should I call about a custom grind?
What info do I need to have on my motor and heads when ordering one?
Sorry I have so many questions about this. I just want to get a cam that will work well with my setup.
Thanks.
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From: kitchener/Ontario
Originally posted by Zepp
How expensive are the custom grinds?
custom cams are about $200 more then reg cam
How long does it take to get one?
don't know.... the person making the cam for you will
Who should I call about a custom grind?
Bret from Baureracing, Joe O , cam motion , I talked to Bret and he said he could have a cam out in a day .....
What info do I need to have on my motor and heads when ordering one? They will ask you everthing, everthing done to your car ......
Sorry I have so many questions about this. I just want to get a cam that will work well with my setup.
Get a custom....it will be worth the wate hands down.......
Thanks.
How expensive are the custom grinds?
custom cams are about $200 more then reg cam
How long does it take to get one?
don't know.... the person making the cam for you will
Who should I call about a custom grind?
Bret from Baureracing, Joe O , cam motion , I talked to Bret and he said he could have a cam out in a day .....
What info do I need to have on my motor and heads when ordering one? They will ask you everthing, everthing done to your car ......
Sorry I have so many questions about this. I just want to get a cam that will work well with my setup.
Get a custom....it will be worth the wate hands down.......
Thanks.
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From: Oklahoma where trees are made of wood.
I have paid from 350$ to 425 for a custom grind cam. You will leave a little on the table by going with an off the shelf cam, but fbetween the two I would go the GMPP cam.
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I called Comp today and talked with them about my setup and which cam that I should get. This is what they recommended to me.
The cam seems kind of small to me but I expect that they know what they are talking about. The guy also said that often times people think bigger is better but that it is not necessarily the case. Often people go too big for their setup.
Again, I would appreciate any input that you might have here in regards to what Comp was recommending to me.
P/N = 07-000-9
Billet cam
Grind # 3315/3316
HR 112 +4
Small base circle
Specs:
XE
230 / 236
544 in / 555 ex ( with my 1.6 Comp rockers)
cost $310.79
Thanks for your help
The cam seems kind of small to me but I expect that they know what they are talking about. The guy also said that often times people think bigger is better but that it is not necessarily the case. Often people go too big for their setup.
Again, I would appreciate any input that you might have here in regards to what Comp was recommending to me.
P/N = 07-000-9
Billet cam
Grind # 3315/3316
HR 112 +4
Small base circle
Specs:
XE
230 / 236
544 in / 555 ex ( with my 1.6 Comp rockers)
cost $310.79
Thanks for your help
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From: Oklahoma where trees are made of wood.
You can buy that cam from Summit or Jegs for about 245$, I had that same cam in my 383 after the 224/230 XE proved way to small. it Was nice, made good broad power, but in the 383 it still piddled out just shy of 6 grand. The 847 will rev well past that if I wanted to.
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From: Manawa,Wisconsin
I just ordered my custom grind through ls1speed.com. Great guys to work with 230/236 with .565 .565 112 lsa .565 .565 is with 1.5 rockers. This baby should really pull plus i got it for $230.00 give them a call they will hook you up!
