How many miles did you have when you installed a bigger cam and has it held up??
02-08-2008, 09:37 PM
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How many miles did you have when you installed a bigger cam and has it held up?? This should be a good reference for people putting cams in with different mileages. I know I want some piece of mind to know that the bottom end isn't gonna go soon after...Please list what kind of cam and all specs and what the mileage on your car was when you installed and what it is now..Please list any differences you notice since the install. 
02-09-2008, 07:07 AM
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My old Z28 had 52K when I put the F13 and TNT kit on it
The CETA had 32K when I put on the H/C package
Both cars ran great
The CETA had 32K when I put on the H/C package
Both cars ran great
02-09-2008, 07:51 AM
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92k miles! Running strong, just make sure you change that oil pump and chain and everything will be fine. And don't expect an old engine to rev to 7k.. keep it conservative with your cam selection.
I went with a 226 patriot camshaft. Shift points set to 6450.
Running strong, just make sure you change that oil pump and chain and everything will be fine. And don't expect an old engine to rev to 7k.. keep it conservative with your cam selection.I went with a 226 patriot camshaft. Shift points set to 6450.
02-09-2008, 10:17 AM
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82000 Miles, Stock Oil Pump And Tining Chain With A T-rex Revving To 7200 Rpm And It Loves It. No Hickups Or Problems Sence The Biuld. Stock Bottom End Too.
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i had a g5x3 put in at 26k miles,now 2 motors and different setups later im running a 408 with 257/266 110. mileage is 50,080. course i didnt drive my car 10 months out of the year last year.
02-09-2008, 01:51 PM
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I've got 93,000 miles on mine, and plan on doing a very agressive H/C/I setup in a few months. I'm not expecting any issues as I will be changing out all the possible things you should when doing the swap like different timing chain, and oil pump, and "yes" I plan on reving mine to 6,500-7,000 RPM. I am expecting it to hold up fine, however if it doesn't, that'll just give me an excuse to change out the bottom end 
02-09-2008, 04:37 PM
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ha I am..Thursday is go time! Comp228/228 .588/.588 with all supporting mods..I just wanted to hear some success stories so I dont have to look forward to doing a motor swap before I plan to...know what I mean! 
oh..my Z28 has 105K as of today.
oh..my Z28 has 105K as of today. Last edited by BlackZ28629; 02-09-2008 at 04:46 PM.
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ahhhhh damn you beat me i one the cam at 153"vhp#66"along with the cam we installed arp rod bolts ls6 pump and chain with new clevite rod bearings"un needed"the car has made several n2io passes at the track and a long trip,,,aswell...im about to do heads and maybe a larger cam,,,,