What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
02-08-2005, 08:14 AM
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What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
I'n reading KAAMA's thread on cam selection, I'd like your opinions on a decent cam upgrade for the 575SCI.
I never could understand why the Merc engineers chose a flat tappet cam for this motor over a nice roller set up.
Anyone here tried the 741 in a 575SCI? Or, the same profile as the 500EFI?
I do like the reliability of the stock GM roller lifters and dog bone retainers but I believe you are limited to a .600 lift with them.
Kurt
I never could understand why the Merc engineers chose a flat tappet cam for this motor over a nice roller set up.
Anyone here tried the 741 in a 575SCI? Or, the same profile as the 500EFI?
I do like the reliability of the stock GM roller lifters and dog bone retainers but I believe you are limited to a .600 lift with them.
Kurt
02-08-2005, 11:45 AM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
I'm getting the cams in my 575's replaced with Crane custom ground hydraulic cams and using Morel hydraulic lifters.
I'll try to get some #'s. The engine builder has specified how to grind it. I wouldn't have a clue.
I'm not sure my #'s would help you anyway. My blocks had to be bored and the pistons replaced.
I'll try to get some #'s. The engine builder has specified how to grind it. I wouldn't have a clue.
I'm not sure my #'s would help you anyway. My blocks had to be bored and the pistons replaced.
02-08-2005, 01:00 PM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
Biggus,
The factory Chevy lifters will accept up to .326" lobe or .560"-.570" valve with the stock base circle cam. Any more than that and you will need to upgrade to the retro-roller.
Bob
The factory Chevy lifters will accept up to .326" lobe or .560"-.570" valve with the stock base circle cam. Any more than that and you will need to upgrade to the retro-roller.
Bob
02-08-2005, 01:26 PM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
The consensus seems to be that the 741 will fit in just about any 502 based engine regardless of CID.
I find it hard to believe that such a cam exist that will do everything for everybody.
Old School thinking to say the least.
I find it hard to believe that such a cam exist that will do everything for everybody.
Old School thinking to say the least.
02-08-2005, 01:39 PM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
Anyone here running a hotter cam in a 575SCI?
Quiet Storm, ours have been bored to 509" with flat top pistons. I'm very interested to hear about your cam selection.
I absolutely hate running tie bar lifters. Are the tall body Crane lifters (dog bone style) a reliable choice?
Quiet Storm, ours have been bored to 509" with flat top pistons. I'm very interested to hear about your cam selection.
I absolutely hate running tie bar lifters. Are the tall body Crane lifters (dog bone style) a reliable choice?
02-08-2005, 05:19 PM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
The crane replacements are a good choice. The problems you run into with the stock ones are as the cam gets larger in lift, the base circle gets smaller and the lifters then fall out of their guide bars. The lifters do NOT rise any farther as the lobe can only be as tall as the journals of the camshaft.
02-09-2005, 06:15 AM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
Originally Posted by RichardCranium572
The crane replacements are a good choice. The problems you run into with the stock ones are as the cam gets larger in lift, the base circle gets smaller and the lifters then fall out of their guide bars. The lifters do NOT rise any farther as the lobe can only be as tall as the journals of the camshaft.
Before camming up the 575, wouldn't we want to install an intercooler?
Innovation Marine I have heard does great work on the HP500EFI in terms of rebuild and netting like 600hp out of them, proven! In wounder if they have rebuild these and what the out come is? Does anyone have a link to they web site?
02-09-2005, 11:20 AM
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Re: What's a good cam upgrade for a 575SCI??
zahndok
Crane single pattern
Lobe H 240/329
300/300 @.0042
240/240 @ .050
148/148 @ .200
.559/.559
105 ICL
115 ECL
110 LSA
INTAKE 43 BTDC 77 ABDC
EXHAUST 83 BBDC 37 ATDC
Bob
Crane single pattern
Lobe H 240/329
300/300 @.0042
240/240 @ .050
148/148 @ .200
.559/.559
105 ICL
115 ECL
110 LSA
INTAKE 43 BTDC 77 ABDC
EXHAUST 83 BBDC 37 ATDC
Bob
