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Old 10-07-2005, 01:11 PM
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Ok guys I am changing my cam very soon. I have 3 cams in mind. Is there a way to determine if a cam will fit in my car with stock heads before I order the cam? the specs on the cams are:
Cam 1 - 240 244 .609 .612 110
Cam 2 - 242 248 .610 .624 110

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i would guess that you would need to mill or deck the heads for #3.
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i think that you will need to fly cut the pistons if you are going to use the stock ones but if you are going with an aftermarket ones with -2cc valve relife on them i think that you wont have a problem
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ok but is there a way to tell without guessing. can you not say a cam with x duration will cause the piston and valve clearence to be y?
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Yep, there is a way, degree it and clay it. That way you'll know for sure.
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Originally Posted by smask04C5
Yep, there is a way, degree it and clay it. That way you'll know for sure.
I meant on paper to prevent me from claying it. Is there a formula?
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there probably is a formula for it, but if claying determines insufficient clearance, just flycut your pistons, not too difficult
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Originally Posted by supersix
I meant on paper to prevent me from claying it. Is there a formula?
only sure fire to way tell if they will fit is to clay it afaik.
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Originally Posted by smask04C5
there probably is a formula for it, but if claying determines insufficient clearance, just flycut your pistons, not too difficult
No but it becomes more expensive and I will have to wait longer to install it.




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