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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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can someone please explain to me what this process means exatcly? i am going to be getting a new cam only setup and would like to know more info on fly cutting.
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You use a tool that takes place of your valves and you cut reliefs in the pistons to allow for larger lift camshafts.
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can you actually do this with the motor in the car on a f-body.
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But it would be a bitch.
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yes it is a bitch. just finished mine up actualy. I cannot see how anyone can do this with all the ac stuff still on the car as the passenger side is crowded because of it. but the passenger side was a piece of cake.
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yes it is a bitch. just finished mine up actualy. I cannot see how anyone can do this with all the ac stuff still on the car as the passenger side is crowded because of it. but the passenger side was a piece of cake.
A right angle battery drill, and it's a breeze!

I'm in the process of doing mine right now... just have #6 & #8 to do yet, but it's about -3º in the garage!
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Exactly what I had to use on my Z06, worked perfect.
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