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Need help deciding on a cam

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Hey I was just wondering what type/size cam fits in a stock 1984 1/2 gt350. When I look on lmr and American muscle all it shows are cams for 1985 and up
 

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That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
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You need to convert to a roller cam. That means retainer and dogbones and roller lifters in addition to the cam.

As to what cam to go with...depend on your combo.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Or find a roller block and save that original engine since it came in the car. came
does it need rebuilding?
 

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Or get link bar lifters!
keep in mind you have to remove the heads to drop them in
I’m going through this process now because my short block (1978) has never been ran and built by reputable short block builder.
I just couldn’t move forward with my bill before converting to a more modern cam grind with roller lifters
 
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Edelbrock Performer-Plus Camshaft Kit for Small Block Ford 289-302
Part Number: 350-2122


$189.15

Very close to the old Ford A311 cam that was great for the street.
 
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