
Pontiac 428 build | Page 8 | Pontiac GTO Forum
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 …
Cam Basics - Pontiac GTO Forum
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 …
Reference: Camshafts - GTO Factory Specs | Page 2 | Pontiac GTO …
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 …
Compression Test - Pontiac GTO Forum
May 18, 2021 · The 110 LSA cams work great with low compression engines like 7.5-8-5 or so as this is where you want to build more cylinder pressures to enhance the low piston/engine …
What Cam should I use? | Pontiac GTO Forum
Aug 19, 2013 · The key is more about Lobe Separation Angle (LSA) and Lobe Centerline (LC) with LS being your biggest concern. LSA determines where in the RPM range maximum …
Degreeing a Cam - the process - Pontiac GTO Forum
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 …
Idle Rpm - Pontiac GTO Forum
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 …
Pontiac 428 build | Page 6 | Pontiac GTO Forum
Nov 12, 2025 · 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 …
New Kauffmann HR Comp Cam 224/230 and Lunati Lifters
Jul 4, 2022 · Brand new HR Comp cam and Lunati lifters set for a Pontiac V8. I purchased these from Kauffmann last Fall intending to put them in my 400. The 400 has now grown into a …
Lifter Failure :( Need new Cam...Recommendations? - Pontiac GTO …
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 …