HPE megadeath cam NEED HELP!!
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i just got my hands on a HPE megadeath cam 244/242 612/610 112LSA what do i need to safely run this on my car? i have some stock 317s on it and i'm looking at some 1.8 roller rockers and comp cam beehive .625 valve springs, will they fit? what else do i need????
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Well I only had the 317s on because I was going to go turbo until I saw the glory of all motor setups. but right now I'm looking at a set of 241 or 243s but my budget is a little tight and payday is 2 weeks away so I can afford the 241s but I want to set it up right
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Some ported 243's from AI or even 241's with [B]1.7[B] rockers and some springs good to .650 (PRC duals would fit the bill) Either way that's a really aggressive cam and it will feel like a dog down low with 317's. 5.3L heads would be better to get the compression up.
The 1.8 rocker would give you a lift of .648". Even with a 1.7 rocker you will need to check PTV clearances.
The 1.8 rocker would give you a lift of .648". Even with a 1.7 rocker you will need to check PTV clearances.
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OP u should contact a professional for advice before you waste your $
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If I recall correctly the Megadeath cam was cut to be an all out stock longblock cam. If you are going to run that cam keep your 1.7 rockers, don't use 317 heads, and get some 3.73s and a tune.
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Well I'm postin from my phone do I can't quote 01'SSLSX this is why I haven't started te build so I consulting the owners users and semi professional (you guys) we all have to start somewhere to learn the does and don'ts and everyone is helping me out very generously. I will be putting different heads on the car most likey ported 243s but yes thank you all for your input much appreciated
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Going to take a pretty big cam with an LS6 intake, and a stock set of 243's even ported 243's to make that and still be as street-able as a smaller cam.
All depends on the port work really, if it's a set of AI heads or TEA heads then yea I can see it doing that with a street-able cam.
I would also consider 4.10's with the 6 speed unless you have to keep the 3.73's.
1.8's will make the lift even higher, the duration higher and ramp ratio higher all things that I bet those springs can't control.
We have a great valve spring package if you're interested. Zero failure rate with the springs I'd like to see you use.
All depends on the port work really, if it's a set of AI heads or TEA heads then yea I can see it doing that with a street-able cam.
I would also consider 4.10's with the 6 speed unless you have to keep the 3.73's.
1.8's will make the lift even higher, the duration higher and ramp ratio higher all things that I bet those springs can't control.
We have a great valve spring package if you're interested. Zero failure rate with the springs I'd like to see you use.