454 cam recommendations.

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

I have used the GM BB hydraulic roller 502/502 cam in the 454 HO motor...it runs good and makes decent power. Pretty sure we had to use a specific distributor gear??? Aluminum heads with bigger valves and we have an Edelbrock Performer RPM, 750 or 800 Holley, TH400 with ATI convertor.

Hope that helps...

As mentioned, Eric is a good guy to run these deals by...he can help!!

-wilma

Wilma - was that the 12366543 or 24502611? Thanks ... Craig

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by earntaz

Wilma - was that the 12366543 or 24502611? Thanks ... Craig

Thanks Wilma ... I'm sure I will need to use a thrust plate instead of the cam button. My block is already drilled and has 1/4" tapped holes on the front of block next to the cam. What roller lifters did you use? ... Craig

[WILMASBOYL78]

We used the 502/502 cam...#543

Not sure about the lifters, most likely used the stock units that came with the 454HO motor. I do recall we added Eddy aluminum heads...couldn't get the small chamber [100cc] ones, so we milled the larger ones to help raise the compression...this required special pushrods.

Overall the motor runs and sounds great...pretty good power for what it is.

-wilma

[VintageMusclecar]

Tom, Lynn, thanks for the plug.


I can help with either a shelf or a custom grind camshaft if you're still looking. My contact info is in my profile.

Eric