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cutlassmann
10-25-2013, 06:45 PM
Hi I have a 1972 cutlass and I'm having a issue with my brakes I had my 350 olds motor rebuilt and now my brakes are hard my cam spec Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 274/286, Lift .520/.523 I have disc brakes front and rear SSBC do u think this cam is to big and I need a electric vacuum pump are is there a way around a vacuum pump.

sam 74
10-25-2013, 06:56 PM
you'll at least need a vac. canister, i have a canister on my 455 with a 238/246 dur @ .050 and the vac canister helps alot.

Fastrun72
10-26-2013, 09:58 AM
I have a brand new in the box SSBC electric pump #28146 I will sell for $200, new from summit $295, also a good used steel canister for sale $208424084241

Apogee
10-28-2013, 04:23 PM
Hi I have a 1972 cutlass and I'm having a issue with my brakes I had my 350 olds motor rebuilt and now my brakes are hard my cam spec Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 274/286, Lift .520/.523 I have disc brakes front and rear SSBC do u think this cam is to big and I need a electric vacuum pump are is there a way around a vacuum pump.

The best way for you to get around a vacuum pump might be a hydroboost assuming you want to maintain power brakes...that's a pretty serious cam and I'd be shocked if it was recommended by the cam manufacturer for vacuum accessories.

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