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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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I have a LT1 385 and I am putting a D1SC procharger on it and was wondering which is better solid or hydraulic? Also what kind of cam specs should I look for? Specs on the motor are 385ci afr 210 heads and lt4 intake.
Compression is 9.4 to 1 and it has a th400 trans. Looking to run 18 to 20 lbs.

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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id say solid is more if your looking for performance, but hydralic is less maintainance.
what are you planning on spinning it to? if your going real high yould probably want a SR.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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I'll be turning it 6500 to 7000.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I'll be turning it 6500 to 7000.
Unless I am missing something I would go hydraulic. Less maintenance and those rpms are a breeze for a good hydraulic cam.
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yes with that RPM i would stay hydralic,
im goning to be spinning to 7200 and will be staying hydralic
if your over 7500 then i would start thinking about it.
if your planning 8-9 then i would definatly
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