Summit Racing Camshaft for 305 SBC ?

[Pbngem]

Has anyone had any experience with the summit racing SUM-1101 camshaft for SBC ? I am considering this cam for a stock replacement in a 305 SBC. Does anyone know who make this cam for summit ?


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-1101/

 

[chevy2480]

Not that exact cam but i ran a summit cam and it didnt last but 2500 miles before lobes wiped. Broke tge cam in like you should and had spring pressures checked everything was spot on. I will never use a summit cam again imo junk.

 

[Malibuman]

I have used both the K1102 and K1103 in otherwise stock 305 cars. The 1102 is probably the best choice for the engine unless you have the HO setup with the smaller chamber heads and 1.84 valves. The Summit stuff is no different than Crane, Edelbrock, SLP, etc. I hear about so many flat tappet cams doing what this one did to chevy2480 any more. I really do think it has a lot more to do with the junk motor oil the government is just certain you need versus the camshafts. Both Summit sticks I had were US made. Use some good high zinc break in oil and you should be OK. If you really want a stock profile the 1101 will be fine, but the 1102 has a little more "cool sound" and a bit more power potential. I'll be the first to admit that the 1103 was probably a bit much.

 

[DRIVEN]

I've run the 1102 also and liked it. It was in a 307 (Chevy) but probably would run similarly in a 305. The engine had about 10K miles on it when I sold the car. I think the 1101 is pretty close to a stock replacement and you may not really notice any change over the factory cam. Probably a decent choice if you are doing a stock rebuild but I wouldn't consider it an upgrade. The 1102 is basically a copy of the Edelbrock Performer and runs well in just about any SBC. Use a good quality break-in additive and oil and follow the initial run procedure. Comp Cams was recommending Shell Rotella oil. You should be ok.