Offset cam bushings to change ICL?

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Sep 18, 2006 | 06:08 PM

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Offset cam bushings to change ICL?

Has anyone here used offset cam bushings to change their ICL? I'm currently at +4 or +2 (waiting on cam doctor specs), and want to install my cam at +0. I already have a new LS6 chain, so I was hoping to get by with some offset cam bushings.

Also, is the use of these bushings safe?

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Sep 18, 2006 | 11:28 PM

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I guess most just install their cam dot-to-dot and don't advance/retard the ICL of the cam different than how it was ground.

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Sep 19, 2006 | 08:13 AM

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Not sure what you mean by cam bushings. I guess you mean the pin thats pressed in the front of the cam? I would imaging that to work fairly well, assuming you dont go too big (less metal at teh seam). Otherwise you can dial in your cam without an adjustable timing set .

Sep 19, 2006 | 08:26 AM

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I used offset bushings for my new LT1 motor that is being built. I think I got them from Jegs. You have to drill the timing gear and push the bushing in. I bought two packs (one pack are odd degrees and the other are even) got my cam within .5". I'm sure it would be the same for a LS1. You should always degree cams anyway....