CCC/cam ???

[Bob McElroy]

At [Fri, 30 May 1997 11:32:52 -0400]
Chief <afn14222 at afn.org> wrote:
> 
> I want to install a hotter cam on my 84 Monte SS CCC Q-jet.  My car has a
> MAP, knock, and O2 sensors.

Chief,

Since you appear to be retaining the stock feed-back carburetor (sometimes
called an abomination, although my respect for the unit continues to
grow), you should be able to use any streetable cam without much problem.
 On another list I subscribe to, there are reports that the stock fuel
 delivery system is able to provide sufficient fuel and air to a 455
 Olds, in place of the stock 307 Olds.  Apparently, the biggest limitation
 to retaining the complete stock setup is the lack of ignition advance
 curve tuning in the stock form.  However, it is possible to compensate
 by burning a custom PROM to give you any desired advance curve.
 
 I've been considering upgrading the stock 307 in my '86 Cutlass, but
 after learning the above information, I'm currently considering building
 a mild 455 to replace the 307 altogether.  FWIW - An Oldsmobile big-
 block will bolt right up to small-block Oldsmobile engine mounts
 and accesories, making such a swap ~much~ easier. 

Bob McElroy
Home:  rmcelroy at pitnet.net
Work:  rmcelroy at midcom.anza.com
       Manufacturing Engineer
       Midcom, Inc.
       Waverly, IA