Cam shaft
Which of the today available cam shafts will be closest to the original used in the '63 360hp engine?
thanks,
Rob.
thanks,
Rob.
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Rob.
NCRS Dutch Chapter Founder & Board Member
NCRS Software Developer
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Re: Cam shaft
I believe several of the major cam makers still offer this cam; however, several here recommend the 1970 LT1 cam as a better replacement. -
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Hi Rob,
I believe Crane Cams here in Florida, and a few others, are still making the correct original 097 cam for your 63. Someone here will probably have contact info and their cam number for the original 097.
I think the majority here will agree, there IS no "better cam design" for your restoration.Comment
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Rob,
Here is link to "Solid Lifter Camshaft '097" to save you some time.....
David
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...63362&uid=8720Comment
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Keep in mind the 097 cam was 50's technology. After trying the 097 cam in my '63 340 HP was milding disappointed with the performance and sound. The compression in my '63 had been lowered from it's original 11 to 1 so I felt the engine needed a little something without changing the basic characteristics of it's originality. I choose to use the 70-72 LT-1 cam and couldn't be more pleased with the new engine. For it's time the LT-1 cam was 13 to 14 years newer technology than the 097 and offers better performance and sound
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Regards,
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I hope this discussion continues for a few days. We haven't had a good LT1 cam debate for quite a while.Keep in mind the 097 cam was 50's technology. After trying the 097 cam in my '63 340 HP was milding disappointed with the performance and sound. The compression in my '63 had been lowered from it's original 11 to 1 so I felt the engine needed a little something without changing the basic characteristics of it's originality. I choose to use the 70-72 LT-1 cam and couldn't be more pleased with the new engine. For it's time the LT-1 cam was 13 to 14 years newer technology than the 097 and offers better performance and sound.
Regards,
Michael
In the meantime, Rob asked only for information on the purchase of a correct cam for his 63.Comment
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Michael,Keep in mind the 097 cam was 50's technology. After trying the 097 cam in my '63 340 HP was milding disappointed with the performance and sound. The compression in my '63 had been lowered from it's original 11 to 1 so I felt the engine needed a little something without changing the basic characteristics of it's originality. I choose to use the 70-72 LT-1 cam and couldn't be more pleased with the new engine. For it's time the LT-1 cam was 13 to 14 years newer technology than the 097 and offers better performance and sound.
Regards,
Michael
Agreed, that the LT1 cam is an evolution of the original Duntov cam! However, although it will make more torque and power than the 097, it needs more static compression than the 097 in order to do so.
Now, the 30-30 cam, although it was developed earlier than the LT1 cam, will make even more power than the LT1 cam, but it needs even more static compression than the LT1 cam, in order to do so.Comment
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Re: Cam shaft
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I lost it...
Good discussion nevertheless... Please continue!!!Rob.
NCRS Dutch Chapter Founder & Board Member
NCRS Software Developer
C1, C2 and C3 Registry DeveloperComment
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Reminds me of a year or so ago, one of the senior and highly respected members of our local Corvette Club pulled me asside as we were each admiring the other's 63 340 hp Vette, he said "Ya Know Stu, should you ever need to replace your 097 Duntov cam, you just let me know. I have a couple of new ones still in their tubes at home, and would be willing to part with one of them just to see you keep your one owner going."
Needless to say, I was really impressed with his offer. He is a fine Gentleman, long standing member of the NCRS - and I'll say no more lest you figure out who he is and cause him grief. I will say that this only means there are still some out there - both Gentlemen and 097 Camshafts.
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Rob;
Of course, you are right. So I guess you could say he is pretty safe from discovery as a member of such a fine organization. I would lean toward the 75% figure, of which yourself is certainly included. I probably fall into the 25% for being a rat fink betrayer of confidence.
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You lost it Rob? I can see why. Well since you are a major poster on the DB here then you must know that Duke thinks that the LT1 cam was a gift from Gods heaven!!! Go run a search on LT1 cams but be prepared for about a months of reading material.
Duke has got to be dying here wanting to post a college thesis on the benefits of the LT1. Go ahead Dukester- go for it. I dare you.
Now would I put one in my 63 FI car??? Nyet.
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