I'm looking at a 383 kit, which allows the buyer to choose a cam out of the ones i listed. I'm looking for recommendations on which one I should choose for a good street engine (weekend driver) with an occasional distance road trip. Not an everyday driver.

#229-1730 - 204/214@.050 - 270/280 ADV. DUR. - 420/443 LIFT - LOBE SEP 107/117. Good daily usage, economy, smooth idle, and light towing.

#229-1713 - 327/350hp GM# 3863151 222/222 Dur.@.050 - 306/306 ADV. DUR. - LIFT 447/447 - 110/118 LOBE SEP. - PERFORMER - GOOD IDLE
#229-1993 - 230/230 DUR@.050 ADV. DUR 320/320 - LIFT 480/480. THIS IS A SERIOUS CAM - FAIR IDLE - SUPER PERFORMER CLASS III
#229-1988 - 214/224 @.050 - ADV. DUR. 280/290 - LIFT 443/465 - LOBE SEP. 107/117 - PERFORMER CLASS II
#229-1991 - 224/224@.050 - 290/290 ADV. DUR. - 465/465 LIFT - LOBE SEP 107/117 - PERFORMER CLASS II
#229-1994 - 232/234@.050 - 292/300 ADV. DUR. - 488/488 LIFT - 106/110 LOBE SEP. - SUPER PERFORMER CLASS III
#229-2202 209/209@.050 - 266/266 ADV. DUR - 414/414 LIFT - 108/112 LOBE SEP. - MPG PERFORMER RV CAM CLASS I
#229-2205 214/224@.050 - 280/290 ADV. DUR - 443/465 LIFT - 100/124 LOBE SEP. - PERFORMER CLASS II

I forgot to mention that I have a 10 bolt 2.73 rear with a built up th350.

229-1988, with that mild gear, I'd go with this mild cam for sure. Any idea what the compression will be?

I have no idea what the compression will be.

Ditto the 214 cam!!

AND even the little 266/209 cam if your CR. is low b/c it should make alotta low to midrange grunt!!!!!

pdq67

Thanks for the advice.

Years ago, I ran the 327-350 cam in a 350CI, stock 74 motor w/ 8.5CR and a 2:73 gear. Car was a stone. Later put in 3:73's, same combo - car ran great - used to beat up on my buddie's '70 Mach I w/ the 351 4V Cleveland.

In retrospect, I wouldn't go much bigger in duration. A cam like this has mild ramps compared to today's cams, but is easier on parts. I had 20,000 on that combo before the car was wrecked - no valvetrain problems at all.