What is a good mild cam for 350?
Reviews On 6 Top-Rated Performance Cam For 350 Chevy
- Comp Cams 12-602-4 Hydraulic Flat Cam.
- Comp Cams Xtreme Energy 242/248 Hydraulic Roller Cam.
- SB Chevy Hi-Perf RV Cam And Lifter Kit.
- Lunati Bare Bones Hydraulic Flat Cam.
- Lunati Voodoo Hydraulic Flat Cam.
- Melling Hydraulic Flat Camshaft.
Does a cam increase compression?
Overlap causes a “scavenging effect” as the engine RPM increases. It’s not “just” the cam making the power, it’s the cam’s scavenging effect working as the RPM increases which increases cylinder pressure (dynamic or effective compression). Cylinder pressure makes the power.
What is a Stage Three cam?
The Stage 3 LS1 camshaft is the largest camshaft that we recommend with the stock torque converter. This Cam Motion hydraulic roller cam delivers mild performance idle, excellent low end torque, and extended RPM capabilities over the stock camshaft.
What does putting a bigger cam do?
A bigger cam will open the intake valve wider, allowing more fuel and air into the cylinder. The larger the cam, the more fuel that is let in. Does Cam Timing Make A Difference? Conversely, retarding the cam will improve high-end horsepower at the expense of low-end torque.
What does Degreeing a cam do?
Is to achieve the correct valve opening and closing points for your engine. All of our new camshafts are ground to exact specification using the latest CNC machining processes but there are other factors that can cause incorrect camshaft to crankshaft phasing.
What is considered a lot of cam overlap?
To maintain sufficient idle and vacuum qualities, the cam tech recommends the cam be ground on, say, 112-degree LCA, which gives an overlap of 66 degrees. For a typical performance-headed 350, the optimal LCA is usually 108 degrees.
What does a Stage 2 cam do?
The Stage 2 is a standard lift, long duration cam. It has a slight bit of overlap to it that gives up a slight bit of compression, but facilitates better engine breathing for higher RPM power.