1964 L84 camshaft question

[George C.]

Can someone advise me as to a currently available correct replacement camshaft for a 1964 L84 F.I. engine, and who might carry it? Thanks for any enlightenment on this subject.

George

[Joe L.]

Re: 1964 L84 camshaft question

Can someone advise me as to a currently available correct replacement camshaft for a 1964 L84 F.I. engine, and who might carry it? Thanks for any enlightenment on this subject.

George

George-------


Assuming you're wanting the exact original camshaft, GM #3849346, Crane used to make it under their part number 967251. I don't know if they still do, though.

[John D.]

Re: 1964 L84 camshaft question

Hi George, I believe I might have given you this info.
Part # CS118R Lifters AT992. Sold by Federal Mogul. The CS118R is the 30-30 cam. The CS113R is the 097 cam so make sure you get the right one. John D.

[George C.]

Re: 1964 L84 camshaft question

Hi George, I believe I might have given you this info.
Part # CS118R Lifters AT992. Sold by Federal Mogul. The CS118R is the 30-30 cam. The CS113R is the 097 cam so make sure you get the right one. John D.

Hi John;
Yes you did give me the info previously-I seem to have lost it and couldn't remember what you told me! Thanks; I'm printing it out this time. Finally getting engine back together. George C.

[George C.]

Re: 1964 L84 camshaft question

George-------


Assuming you're wanting the exact original camshaft, GM #3849346, Crane used to make it under their part number 967251. I don't know if they still do, though.

Thanks, Joe- I appreciate the help.

[Duke W.]

Re: 1964 L84 camshaft question

For years I've recommended replacing the torque-shy 30-30 cam with the LT-1 cam (Federal Mogul/Speed Pro CS1145R), and no one has ever been disappointed - more low end torque and about the same top end power and idle behavior.

If you want "more power" massage the heads and you'll have close to 300 SAE corrected RWHP, and a useable power bandwidth to 7200 using the second design SB valve springs (Federal Mogul/Sealed Power VS-677).

I call the configuration "327 LT-1"... lots of discussion here and on the Corvette Forum with all the system engineering analysis and both lab and chassis dyno tests.

And don't forget to replace those spindly, prone to failure, early 327 connecting rods with a set of Eagle SIR5700 rods. For about 250 bucks it's the cheapest insurance policy you'll ever buy.

Duke