Which cam for a carbed 350 vortec?

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If it's vortec it should have a roller cam When he said Vortec I assumed roller cam. If it is Vortec it should have a plastic timing cover,or a factory cover with 2 bolts missing. Also if it's Vortec he will need to provide a bypass or drill the Thermostat. As to drilling for a fuel pump. You probably aren't going to do it at home. You will need to buy a fairly expensive jig to do it. Ask the machine shop about having them do it. I'd just go electric pump. I'd run a bypass,or return style regulator at the factory pump location,so you can reuse the factory lines and keep your electric pump happy.
 
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If it doesn't have the provisions for roller, I'd recommend tie bar roller lifters. They are expensive, but a lot cheaper that having to replace the engine cause of a flat cam
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