Thread: Non Landy .... 308 camshaft .

Just order a cam from VPW or somewhere similar

I have emailed the RTA for info on the crash test. I will advise if they reply.

Re the cam
Although a 308 is a BIG engine, many or most people overcam engines when they replace a cam.
If a manual, you can go a little wilder but I would not go more than a cam which gives power from say 1500 to 5000.
On an auto go very mild or you will be driven mad by the thing stalling when you change into "D"
Most of the cam makers in Australia who have been going for a while are good.
I think Merv Waggott's son has restarted in Coffs or somewhere,Wade,Tighe,Crane( although Crane US has closed)

Why not find out which cam HSV used in the 5 litre .IMHO factory type cams are almost always better than aftermarket.

Regards Philip A

Hi Mick, Iskendarian made a fantastic grind for a 308, In conjunction with Rhoads lifters it was a great result, I can't remember the cam number but if I get the info next week I'll post it up.

JC

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Without knowing the speed of the crash this video is useless.
Google "Crashlab" and you will see the difference with a VT? at 60Kmh vs 100Kmh.
From what I have read a 100Kmh crash is not survivable even in a 5 star car and the old VB looks to me to have been crashed at 100Kmh at least.

It is pretty mischevious not to have the speed on the video but that is the RTA for you.

So after a certain point it doesnt really matter how much extra you crumple. YOU ARE DEAD.
Regards Philip A

Yea we all have our collisions at 60kmh dont we lol

Originally Posted by PhilipA

On an auto go very mild or you will be driven mad by the thing stalling when you change into "D"


Regards Philip A

The joys of a half job, fitting a wild cam and not fitting a high stall

Any of the ones (names) mentioned will do the job - the main thing for the cam to work well is the correct profile for the transmission/heads, exhaust etc and that it's well lubed and run in properly. Take some time to degree it too. You know what they say, 'measure twice, cut once'.

There are cheap cam and lifter packages around but they're cheap for a reason.....

Have fun with it.


Matt.

Thanks heaps guys . After a heap of looking around and talking to a few mechanics . I have purchased a crow cam for $200. Rev range is 2000 to 4800 . the lobe lift is .487 on intake and exhaust valves . I'll be running a manual box and the motor will have a quadrajet , ported heads , anti pump lifters , chrome molly push rods , double row timing chain , chrome molly rings , crane roller rockers , high volume oil pump and pacemaker extractors . And will be running a shotgun scoop .

Originally Posted by Fusion

Thanks heaps guys . After a heap of looking around and talking to a few mechanics . I have purchased a crow cam for $200. Rev range is 2000 to 4800 . the lobe lift is .487 on intake and exhaust valves . I'll be running a manual box and the motor will have a quadrajet , ported heads , anti pump lifters , chrome molly push rods , double row timing chain , chrome molly rings , crane roller rockers , high volume oil pump and pacemaker extractors . And will be running a shotgun scoop .

Just remember Mick, no pics, no engine

That lift isn't high enough, .508 is more like it

Should go well mate, the old 308 is quite happy with the right cam and a bit of sensible head work...

JC