Camshafts used in the motion 427's

[copojoe]

Anyone now the specs on the cams used in the motion cars with the 427's? I understand they were L88's but i think they changed the cams! I'm cloning a 69 camaro motion and need to know the specs if possible. Thanks!

[Pantera]

Do yourself a favor and don't try to go too wild on the "cam". It will be a handfull to drive in trafic and overheat easy too! I doubt many could tell the difference in the sound but you will not be running such a huge chance of dropping a valve because these motors are hard on valve trains.

[PxTx]

I agree. Motion sold all sorts of cams and used whatever worked with the rest of the components. I think any street/strip solid lifter camshaft will fit the bill! Do your best to choose one that complements your parts combination.

[copojoe]

Thanks, i justg bought the comp cams 280R roller grind, it's easy on the valve train they say and should be a great street performer! Thanks!

[copojoe]

Thanks, i just bought the comp cams 280R roller grind, it's easy on the valve train they say and should be a great street performer! Thanks!

[PxTx]

Agreed, rollers will make more power and can be easier on the valve train, but I love that nostalgia sound of a solid tappet camshaft.

[copojoe]

Cool, I was thinking on putting 2 1/2 chambered exhaust on the car, does theat system restrict in anyway? I just don't like the sound of the flowmasters and want the old time ping pang sound! Any suggestions on the exhaust?

[COPO]

You could go with the mid year corvette side exhaust. Pricey, but definetely Motion.

[Pantera]

Exuast is a personal thing you will find out. I would go slow and try to hang out where the hot cars are and when you hear something you think you like the sound of then ask them what they are using. Go out on a weekend when everybody is out crusing and then you may narrow what you are looking for. A set of headers going into a exaust system will have the ping you are describing more so than when you use the stock manifolds on the motor. be sure that you and your honey will want to listen to the burble all the time you are driving. Eveybody has their favorite and you will see if you just ask them. Take your time and get just what "YOU" want because you can drop some serious money on a exaust if you are not carefull. Good luck and be sure to let us know what you decide.


As for me!! I love the sound of Hooker chrome outside exaust with glasspac inserts but you sure will learn quick to step out wide or you will suffer a scar on your ankle, that you will not soon forget.