cam grinds for SC
jsg at donet.com
jsg at donet.com
Thu Apr 29 14:01:05 GMT 1999
I'm about to install a Vortech supercharger on my SBC 305 TPI, and
I'm thinking about changing cams too. The vortech FAQ has
this to say about cams:
4) What is the correct cam to run with my
supercharger?
Cam selections are best discussed with the various
cam manufacturers. Many people select cams which
are not the correct choice for centrifugal
superchargers. When discussing the cam with a
manufacturer make sure they understand a Turbo cam
or a cam for a Roots style supercharger is different
than a centrifugal cam. Generally speaking the
supercharger and the cam do the same thing (increase
volumetric efficiency), be cautious of choosing a cam
that has large amounts of lift and duration. Ideally for
a street application retaining decent idle, emissions
and drivability are important, for this reason we
suggest a "moderate" camshaft. Given the choice
between two cams we suggest the milder of the two for
street applications.
Of course that is of little help, and I would like some idea of what's
going on before contacting manufactures. So, what does make for a good
cam for applications like this? How do these cams differ from turbo or
roots specific cams?
john
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