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I have 1977 corvette which needs a new camshaft.my Question is is it ok to fit a performance cam as i have already fitted a four barreled holly double pumper
It depends on what you are going to do with the car. It has been my experience that a stock Vette will provide enough power stock to get you into trouble. I have one old car that is a street rod that has chrome and hot looking stuff on the outside of the engine, but don't tell anyone, the inside of the engine is stock. The second thing is that any performance cam is going to effect the low speed operation of the engine and may make it unpleasant to drive say in traffic. But, it is up to you.
Brad
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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