I need Help!!!!! Cam problem!!!

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Kyle Dame

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Discussion starter · #1 · Aug 4, 2003

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I have a 1983 Camaro that I have recently been working on it runs but I have come into a problem that I need some help with big time. I have rebuilt the trans, carb, head, and radiator (New). Well everything was fine until I noticed that a cylinder is not firing and the cam is all out of wack which it either needs to be replaced or I need to get a new engine. I am looking for the cheapest thing to do to fix this car. It runs now but it is not running at it's best. The engine is a V8 305 5.0L engine I garuntee this is also not the cars original motor. Someone please help me! If you know where i can get a new cam or I can get a new or rebuilt engine at a good price e-mail me or reply please. Darkevil5886@hotmail.com

 

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pdq67

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#2 · Aug 4, 2003

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Cam... If you have to have one, then look at Summits, inhouse Performer grind and lifters for not much money!! It is the 204/214 grind AND should do you very well, imho... Otherwise look at a Crane 266/210 cam. It is a good one for smaller motors..

Engine, about as good a deal that is around is the GM Goodwrench 350 if you can use it! Something like $1150 to $1250 or so plus freight!

Otherwise just keep searching here b/c there is a bunch of info. on crate engines AND short blocks if you want to take the time to look.

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Eric68

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#3 · Aug 5, 2003

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What do you mean when you say "out of whack"? Your solution will depend on what exactly is wrong.

If you have a dead cylinder are you sure its due to the cam? If so, it sounds like you would have a flat cam lobe . . . if that's the case bits of metal are coursing through your engine's veins and the longer you drive it that way the more damage you'll do.