Topic: new cam
in Forum: C3 Engines
I'm having a new 268 High Energy Cam, High Energy lifters and valve spings, a new timing chain, gaskets and Chrome valve covers installed in next few weeks baring my wife changing her mind. Any comments???????????good or bad on these parts. Gene
Gene, I have the 268 High Energy cam and kit in my baby and I really like it. It's a good street cam and has a somewhat choppy idle. Sounds good and runs good too. Good choice.

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Sounds like a good set-up, but what are you expecting to gain? The 268 cam is one of the best street cams around, and has been for years. But...unless you have an L82(9.0:1 compression ratio), you might be disappointed in the power gains. The L48 is an 8.5:1 comp. ratio. Bigger cams don't always make more power, or torque. The engine needs to have some mechanical compression to make good use of the cam profiles, and it's ability to fill/evacuate the cylinders. Just my opinion...just wanted to see if you were expecting a HUGE change in the engine characteristics with this swap.

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GUYS ! Very impressive. That fact is very often overlooked. Like they said, compression makes all the difference, and it's not easy to come by.
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