cam for 72 gs 350

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  1. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Hello my buddy has a 72 gs stock 350 100k going to rebuild MOTOR .030 over whats a good cam to run as a upgrade to a 72 smog cam nothing big thanks
     
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  2. gsgtx

    gsgtx Silver Level contributor

    TA-112 = 210- 215 duration. lift =455-468 on a 110 lsa. or any other brand with similar specs.
     
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  3. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

  4. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Thanks guys hope TA has them in stock
     
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  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Crossing fingers!

    Devon
     
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  6. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    Be sure to install new valve springs.
     
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  7. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    What pistons you going to use?
    Before I ordered a cam, I’d check to find out where you’re going to end up compression wise.
    .030 pistons if they’re generic “rebuilder” pistons you MAY end up with LESS than 8 to 1 comp ratio as a lot sit pretty far “in the hole”
     
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  8. Brent

    Brent Founders Club Member

    I have a Comp 268H in a dead stock 71 350 and it runs very well. Actually better than I expected it to. Used it because I had it, so there are better options if you are buying one for the application, but this would be a good option if others are not available.
    Thanks
    Brent
     
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  9. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I rebuilt a 71 GS 350 engine over the last few years (it took that long to get machine work) and I decked the block, shaved the heads to get it to a true 9:1 compression ratio. The bore was standard at 91K miles and didn't need boring. I used a TA 212 cam and it is pretty sedate and runs on cheap 87 gas.
     
  10. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Thanks guys, great advice I told him with that cam 9 to 1 compression would run sweet
     
  11. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    This is my wife driving my 71 4-speed shortly after we broke in the cam and got the exhaust buttoned up if that helps.
     
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  12. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Thank You Greg, sounds and looks Sweet!!!!
     

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