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Jul 19, 2005 | 10:54 AM

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? for those with TR's CheatR cam...??

What valve springs are you guys using with this cam? I was thinking the 918's would be enough, but should I step up to the 921's? Also are new pushrods necessary? motor has about 8kmiles on it. TIA

Jul 19, 2005 | 12:12 PM

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i dont think id use the 918s. you are right on their threshold for lift restrictions.

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Jul 19, 2005 | 12:36 PM

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you will always want to replace your pushrods with stronger ones when doing a cam swap

Jul 19, 2005 | 12:46 PM

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Get new hardened pushrods, and some 921's. It's better to over-spring than to under-spring a car.

Jul 19, 2005 | 02:25 PM

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918s are fine. They are nowhere near coil bind with a .600 lift cam. Get some good pushrods though. They are a must.

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Jul 19, 2005 | 04:41 PM

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918's here, it is what thunder recommended and i know they stand by them.

Jul 19, 2005 | 04:56 PM

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what are you guys putting down for power with this cam??

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Jul 19, 2005 | 05:56 PM

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1 more question. Stock length purshrods with an LS1 right?

Jul 19, 2005 | 07:54 PM

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Stock pushrod length is correct for unmilled heads. 918s excel at the track. I've seen guys run T-Rex cams with them and turn over 7200 rpm. I think it will handle the CheaTR with no problem.