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Old 03-09-2012, 12:18 AM
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I have to change cam on my sbc 350 290 hp .Is it worth spending extra money for roller and what are the benefits.
Anyone have any ideas about this. IHAVE A 21' RUNABOUT with a 280 volvo stern drive.

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Old 03-09-2012, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gsickavish
I have to change cam on my sbc 350 290 hp .Is it worth spending extra money for roller and what are the benefits.
Anyone have any ideas about this. IHAVE A 21' RUNABOUT with a 280 volvo stern drive.
no! with the 280 drive you will see vary little gains in mph..but a hotter flat tappet cam would be better..i suggest a comp cams xtreme marine cam,i would not go any bigger then the first cam on the list or you will be changing your exhaust..

http://www.flatlanderracing.com/compcams-sbc01f.html
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If you only want 290HP out of a 350 it is not worth it. A more aggressive cam will give you more gain. However, if you have a standard exhaust, too much overlap may make the engine ingest water at low RPM or when you stop.
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Hate to say it being I'm always for any upgrade but unless you plan on doing everything else save your money.
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