Cam question
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Cam question I' m looking at a cam for My "racecar"/weekend driver.(mods in Sig.) I want to stay around 230* duration I/e, and around .600 lift I/e. The street sweeper looks tempting, as does the cam motion Titan 4. My concern is ptv clearance with the yella Terra 1.8 rockers. Will I be pushing it with .612" lift? , which is closer to .650 with the 1.8's. I have patriot gold duals, and 7.4" hardened push rods. Any input greatly appreciated.
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From: Baton Rouge La
I' m looking at a cam for My "racecar"/weekend driver.(mods in Sig.) I want to stay around 230* duration I/e, and around .600 lift I/e. The street sweeper looks tempting, as does the cam motion Titan 4. My concern is ptv clearance with the yella Terra 1.8 rockers. Will I be pushing it with .612" lift? , which is closer to .650 with the 1.8's. I have patriot gold duals, and 7.4" hardened push rods. Any input greatly appreciated.
As a general rule, I don't push for too much lift/spring pressure on low output N/A V8 engines. With around 350-400bhp, there is no reason to use a heavy spring or big lift camshaft; it will only add wear/tear to the valvetrain.
I am not saying your choice is poor or needs to be changed; but if you have another slightly lower lift option and weaker spring choice that still works out, It would serve the engine better with respect to longevity.
I am not saying your choice is poor or needs to be changed; but if you have another slightly lower lift option and weaker spring choice that still works out, It would serve the engine better with respect to longevity.
I' m looking at a cam for My "racecar"/weekend driver.(mods in Sig.) I want to stay around 230* duration I/e, and around .600 lift I/e. The street sweeper looks tempting, as does the cam motion Titan 4. My concern is ptv clearance with the yella Terra 1.8 rockers. Will I be pushing it with .612" lift? , which is closer to .650 with the 1.8's. I have patriot gold duals, and 7.4" hardened push rods. Any input greatly appreciated.
