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Old 02-17-2011, 03:02 PM
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ok so i got me a lq9 stock 317 heads and gaskets. Will i need to fly cut the pistons for my ms4 cam out of my ls1. It was fine in the ls1 no issues. I know i should check it just trying get an idea before i do it.
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I don't think you will have to,I will be doing this swap soon and I'm gonna put my ms4 in the lq9,call texas speed,I'm sure your ok but I always check clearance,
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It will clear with about the same clearance as you had on the stock LS1 long-block. We definitely always recommend checking piston to valve clearance to ensure you are good though....if your timing set is off on a cam that big by just a few degrees, you can end up with piston to valve contact!
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you dont need to fly with stock 317 heads but like matt said timing has to bee dead on!!
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Let me know what ya find out,also what ya get for numbers
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Ok thanks for the quick responces guys. I will check it to make sure.



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