p to v clearance
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do i need to check it if i have relifed pistons? i have a g5x2 type (comp) cam, stock length pushrods, about .035 off the heads and new pistons with reliefs. stock gaskets too. should i be able to just put it all together, or should i checked the clearances. you would think with the pistons it should be ok, right?
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You should ALWAYS check it. ALWAYS. Did you degree the cam when you put it in? If you're off a few degrees, retarded or advanced, then you'll be putting the exhaust or intake valves respectively a little closer to the piston.
I just put a new cam in my car and installed it straight up and it was off 4 degrees retarded. Fairly new timing chain and gear...Cloyes hex-adjust. Check..check..check...
If you have an even older timing set you can be off more than that.
I just put a new cam in my car and installed it straight up and it was off 4 degrees retarded. Fairly new timing chain and gear...Cloyes hex-adjust. Check..check..check...
If you have an even older timing set you can be off more than that.