Jul 5, 2019 · In general, most of our street Pontiac engines regardless of size will run stronger with a 112° or larger LSA than with something like Comp's cookie cutter 110° LSA off-the-shelf cams. …

Aug 31, 2011 · LSA's of 110 to 114 are usually best for engines that will see street dutyas well as the occasional foray at the track. A wider lsa improves idle quality by creating more intake manifold …

Oct 9, 2020 · Wider LSA's also run smoother, pull more engine vacuum for power brakes, and have a broader power curve - and why Pontiac used these types. So in my opinion, I think your best cam …

Mar 26, 2025 · Things get a little more confusing on the nature of the cams since the RAIII has a very wide LSA of 115.5 which tends to mellow the slightly larger cam. On the other hand, the Crower is a …

Aug 19, 2013 · LSA determines where in the RPM range maximum torque is developed in that a tighter LSA of 106-110 degrees will build torque sooner in the lower RPM range AND give you that rougher …

Jul 2, 2022 · I’m running a 462, with a moderate cam (236/242 at .050” 12 deg LSA) and th400. I set my total timing to 36 which results in my base at about 13 or 14 deg - my mech advance is about 22-24 …

Aug 29, 2019 · There is a small cluster of cams in the 240° range with Kaufman having the 242/248 on a 112 LSA; Ken Crocie's custom 242-250 on a 112 LSA, and SD Performance Road Paver at 246/252 …

Jun 20, 2018 · Didn't know about the specific Pontiac lifters. I got mine from now defunct Indian Adventures. The "068" cam is on a 116 lobe separation angle (LSA). I run the Summit 2801 cam with …

Mar 14, 2024 · If you are willing to swap out your converter then a 60243 with a 228/235 duration also on a 112 LSA would be more rowdy. I wouldn't step all the way up to the Crower 60919 RAIV clone …

Nov 15, 2021 · That is, if the intake centerline is at 106, then the exhaust centerline will ALSO be at 106. (And the LSA itself will be 106 cam degrees). When someone says a cam has X amount of degrees …