Im installing this cam into my 350 along with new roller tip rockers,springs and everything else. Timing chain is a comp double roller which I have read has been off when lined up on the two dots. Do I have to degree it or will it be fine if it is off. Or should I put it on the advanced slot which is 4 degrees I believe

 

If you wanna not degree it buy a really nice timing chain and that's the best worst advice I can give. The last 4 cams I have degrees have all been off ( timing chain). Will it be fine ??? Maybe maybe not.

 

Well I guess I'll be degreeing it then. My father would say just throw it in and then set the distributor timing by ear lol, but I'd rather do it the right way.

 

The ignition timing has nothing to do with the camshaft "degreeing".

• The ignition timing is when the spark occurs relative to the piston position.
• The camshaft "degreeing" is when the valves open/close relative to the piston position.

 

Yea I know. I was just giving you an example of the wonderful knowledge and wisdom I have access to at any time(sarcastic)

 

I just degreed the cam on my latest SBO Stroker build. Comp Hyd roller, billet crank, Cloyes billet timing set. I had to retard it 6* to get the 3* advance I wanted. Degree it.

 

Ah, I see.

Well, now you have this forum, which is probably the best source you could find for accurate information.

 

Yes, you should always degree a cam. It doesn't take long to do and there is no guessing.