I am in the process of rebuilding the original 327, with 350 horsepower, in my 1966 Corvette.
The engine still has the original domed pistons (11 to 1). The camshaft has a few lobes that are
showing grain on the edges. I am considering a cam swap to something comparable to the L79,
any suggestions? The car is original with an M21 and a 3.70 rear gear. I do not want to loose drivability,
slipping clutch to move, but I would like a little better performance. I will not be going with a roller cam
just to settle that issue. What do the experts recommend? A friend suggested an Isky Mega 280 cam. I think
this will be over camming the engine. Thank you in advance.
Bill
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Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
I would look at a modern solid cam if I had your compression ratio and looking for more performance. I would get in touch with CamKing and see what he would reccomend.
Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
Isky 274 Mega would get the cigar. Short duration, high lift.
Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
you can get something ground in this century with modern lobe profiles that will sound just like the original, but make more power and be more efficient. no point staying in the stone age with lobes designed in the 70's. bet mike jones can come up with something for you.
Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
Crane H278-2 will work vey well for you.
278/278. 222-222 @050 .467"/.467" 110LSA 105/115.
#10013
Would be nice to use some stock diameter high perf valve springs for this on your 327.
278/278. 222-222 @050 .467"/.467" 110LSA 105/115.
#10013
Would be nice to use some stock diameter high perf valve springs for this on your 327.
Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
With that 11:1 compression, I wouldn't go smaller then this hydraulic flat tappet.
Cam# SBC, H68305-69310-111
272/276 @ Seat
216/220 @.050"
.305"//.310" Lobe Lift
.458"/.465" Valve Lift
111 LSA
Lifter# J842H
.842" Hydr F.T. lifter set
Spring# JRC05
1.250" Single Spring w/Damper
115# @ 1.700", C.B. 1.120"
Cam# SBC, H68305-69310-111
272/276 @ Seat
216/220 @.050"
.305"//.310" Lobe Lift
.458"/.465" Valve Lift
111 LSA
Lifter# J842H
.842" Hydr F.T. lifter set
Spring# JRC05
1.250" Single Spring w/Damper
115# @ 1.700", C.B. 1.120"
Mike Jones
Jones Cam Designs
Denver, NC
jonescams@bellsouth.net
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Jones Cam Designs
Denver, NC
jonescams@bellsouth.net
http://www.jonescams.com
Jones Cam Designs' HotPass Vendors Forum: viewforum.php?f=44
(704)489-2449
Re: camshaft for 327 with 350 horse cam
Thank you for all of the great suggestions. I will post in the near future to let everyone know the cam I chose to use. Bill