camaross383

Just like the title says. How many degrees can you retard a cam to increase your clearance?

I am thinking of getting a TSP 233/239, but my heads are milled .055. I was hoping I could retard the cam a few degrees if it was close instead of flycutting.

One more question. What would you guys consider the minimum amount of Piston to valve clearance needed for peace of mind?

TIA

smask04C5

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minimum of .080 on intake, exhaust wont be an issue

smask04C5

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what size intakes?

camaross383

stock LS6 valves

camaross383

anyone have a clue about how much you can retard a camshaft.

smask04C5

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check p/v, you may have enough with stock valves. www.vincihighperfromance sells the VHP Beast 228/232 .551 lift but says all their .551 lift cams will clear with 1.8 rockers, making lift .590. retard cam up to four degrees, but you would make better power with it dot to dot and degreed. if it does not fit, do it right, rather than over

smask04C5

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www.vincihighperformance.com

Nate_Taufer

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let me know what happens when you clay em. I was gonna mill down .015 and want to know if it will be okay.
Nate

smask04C5

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taufern you may be okay, are you running stock diameter valves? best to degree cam and clay though

Louis

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retarding the cam is, well, retarted

Depends on the application, but more than 2-3 degrees will make the cam have zero bottom end.