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Old May 29, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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I have a 99 ls1 build going in a 2nd gen ta stock 853 milled .020 need help picking valvetrain? Any help appreciated.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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get ahold of martin @ tick performance.

he can answer any question you might have. that is where i got my cam for a turbo 5.3.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the info. Can they tell me how big a cam to go with so there's no ptv issues?
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Old May 29, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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They and other sponsors can recommend and advise u on ptv clearances but once u get a decent duration and high lift it its always recommended to check this clearance when doing the build. If you don't check it ur playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette with the devil betting ur new motor/money u just invested, always play it safe and check this regardless of cam size I say
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Old May 29, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Get a custom cam from Brian Tooley. He can set you up with the rest of your valve train also. His springs are bad ***!
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Old May 30, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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I would either go with Martin or EPS, Brian Tooleys cams make great power also. Can't go wrong with all three, EPS and Martin go to the top of my List personally they were great to deal with. Can't say enough good things about them.
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