Engine 351w Cam

[1992 SSP]

ive got a 1977 351 w that im going to put together for my 92. ive read that you can use a flat tappet cam with the stock computer but are limited on the size. does anyone know how big of a cam you can run ( ball park figure)? thanks for the help.

 

[84Ttop]

What other parts are you working with, Trans, etc. what type of use will the car see?

 

[1992 SSP]

sorry i guess i should have elaborted a little on my intentions and parts i will use. 60 over 351w, edelbrock 5.0/5.8 heads,1.6 roller rockers, t5 not sure on intake probably trick flow and not sure of headers possibly bbk long tubes. 3.55 gear. the car will be a street car. thanks

 

[squeak93]

Go custom. They will Taylor to your combo. Going big for the sake of going big will cost money and power.

 

[1992 SSP]

i was just wondering what you guys thought the limits( how big) of a flat tappet cam used with a stock computer would be, just a ball park figure. im not going to go real big when i buy a cam and will call the cam company when ive reached that point in the project. thanks again

 

[mikestang63]

Basically you are walking into a bar and asking everyone what drink you should get. That's why any decent engine builder will ask for a spec sheet so they can recommend the right cam for your setup.

 

[1992 SSP]

ok sorry

 

[88LX5.Oh]

The MAF cars can handle cams quite well. If you had an SD car, then you would have issues.

Just know you'll have to get a calibrated MAF meter for whatever size injectors you run (stock won't handle your set up) along with a larger fuel pump. Oh and make sure the valve springs on those heads can support whatever cam you run. The Eddy valve springs aren't the best out there.