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I am in the market for a new cam and lifters for my 69 Chevelle SS 325 hp. I am looking for a good heavy lumpy sound with more power. I want to turn heads when I pull in but not ruin the ride while going 65. I am also going to be getting chambered exhaust which I know will make it louder but I want the chambered sound. I have heard a Thumper but I only heard it on a 350 and not sure that was what I was looking for it sounded a but soft for my taste. I am looking for help so talk to me what should I get?
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I am looking to get as much horsepower I can get by replacing timing chain with gears, new cam/lifters, chambered exhaust and possibly replacing headers.
ss396 wrote:
Quote:Will this one kill my car when I am at a stop light just idling? I don’t want it that rough.Well… since Jill taught you how to drive, I’m not sure how you do at stoplights now…
It will not kill your car, we need to get together Sgt. Hoff!
Link to Comp Cams.
I would think you could talk with one of their experts to give you the cam you are looking for.
Cam duration with your car has endless possibilities, its a manual. You can go as agressive as you like, just make sure that your heads have the proper cfm of flow so your not choking it out and robbing it of HP.
If you’re looking for a decent increase in HP’s, I’d look at a cam/intake/carb combo. Changing your manifolds out for headers alone won’t give you enough gains to make a difference. Do you still have the stock heads on the car? Remember when changing the cam, you’re going to have to change lifters and pushrods also. You may also need stiffer valve springs.
If you’re looking to make a decent power gain with your current setup, sometimes just having the carb and distributor tuned will give you what you’re looking for without having to change up parts. I’ll email you later and give you some more info.
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