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Is my cam ok PTV wise with my 5.3 heads?

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Old 11-15-2009, 07:41 PM
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Default Is my cam ok PTV wise with my 5.3 heads?

Is this combo ok....

5.3 heads with Patriot Gold Springs and retainer kit....

And this NX3 Comp Ground Cam..... *Speed10030 LS1/LS6 Stage 3 Cam SEAT 292-298, @50 235-239, LOBE LIFT .353-.341, VALVE LIFT .600-.580, C/L 112

7.4 pushrods

Any and all ideas heard..I wouldnt think it was a problem but double checking!Thanks!

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Clearances:
Intake (P): 0.025-0.066mm / 0.001-0.0026"
Intake (SL): 0.093mm / 0.0037" Max.
Exhaust (P): 0.025-0.066mm / 0.001-0.0026"
Exhaust (SL): 0.093mm / 0.0037" Max
Oil Seal Installed Height = 18.1-19.1mm / 0.712-0.752"
(Measured from VS Shim toTop Edge od Seal Body)
Valve Stem Dia. (P): 7.955-7.976mm / 0.313-0.314"
Valve Stem Dia. (SL) 7.9mm / 0.311 Min.
Valve Spring:
Free Length = 52.9mm / 2.08"
Pressure (Closed) = 340 N @ 45.75mm / 76# @ 1.80"
Pressure (Open) = 980 N @ 33.55mm / 220# @ 1.32"
Installed Height (Intake) = 45.75mm / 1.800"
Installed Height (Exhaust) = 45.75mm / 1.8"
Valve Guide Installed Height = 17.32mm / 0.682"
(Measured from Spring Seat Surface to Top of valve Guide)
Roller Lifter Dia.:17.78mm / 0.700"
Valve Material: Stainless Steel, Hollow Stems, Na filled Exhaust

I have been looking for something that may help...found this and I think it may be usefull but need some help with an answer.
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I could really use some help on this...I am waiting til a little later to call comp and ask them if everthing should be ok but Id like to hear from maybe somebody with a similar setup. Thanks.



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