PTV clearance question / scenario for the experts
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PTV clearance question / scenario for the experts
Thanks in advance if you can help me with this...
I want to go bigger on the cam and I'm trying to figure out how much lift I can run with my current heads... they are the MTI S2e. Valves are 2.02 / 1.56 and I was told the head was milled .007. Not sure about the thickness of the current head gasket, but I would replace that anyway. I've been running the X1 with .591/.571 lift.
Would a big off the shelf cam such as the TRex or MS4 fit, or should I have something custom ground with big duration but lift around or under 0.600? I don't have the expertise to measure PTV myself... so I'm trying to capitalize on the knowledge out here to get my expectations aligned correctly.
I want to go bigger on the cam and I'm trying to figure out how much lift I can run with my current heads... they are the MTI S2e. Valves are 2.02 / 1.56 and I was told the head was milled .007. Not sure about the thickness of the current head gasket, but I would replace that anyway. I've been running the X1 with .591/.571 lift.
Would a big off the shelf cam such as the TRex or MS4 fit, or should I have something custom ground with big duration but lift around or under 0.600? I don't have the expertise to measure PTV myself... so I'm trying to capitalize on the knowledge out here to get my expectations aligned correctly.
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You cant fully rely on what someone here will tell you because every setup is different, you should measure your PTVC, it is very easy to do and if you google "piston to valve clearance" you will find a bunch of writeups on how to do it.
By the way duration and LSA, which determine overlap, will have way more of an effect on PTVC than lift does. This is because closest PTVC occurs at piston TDC where both valves are almost completely closed (minimum cam lift). Max lift happens when the piston is well down into the cylinder.
By the way duration and LSA, which determine overlap, will have way more of an effect on PTVC than lift does. This is because closest PTVC occurs at piston TDC where both valves are almost completely closed (minimum cam lift). Max lift happens when the piston is well down into the cylinder.
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You cant fully rely on what someone here will tell you because every setup is different, you should measure your PTVC, it is very easy to do and if you google "piston to valve clearance" you will find a bunch of writeups on how to do it.
By the way duration and LSA, which determine overlap, will have way more of an effect on PTVC than lift does. This is because closest PTVC occurs at piston TDC where both valves are almost completely closed (minimum cam lift). Max lift happens when the piston is well down into the cylinder.
By the way duration and LSA, which determine overlap, will have way more of an effect on PTVC than lift does. This is because closest PTVC occurs at piston TDC where both valves are almost completely closed (minimum cam lift). Max lift happens when the piston is well down into the cylinder.
I've looked at the DIY PTV measuring threads... still a little intimidated by it. Maybe I should look again. Good to know on the duration & LSA impact, I had always assumed lift was the primary factor. Obviously I'm a newb at this!
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Thanks in advance if you can help me with this...
I want to go bigger on the cam and I'm trying to figure out how much lift I can run with my current heads... they are the MTI S2e. Valves are 2.02 / 1.56 and I was told the head was milled .007. Not sure about the thickness of the current head gasket, but I would replace that anyway. I've been running the X1 with .591/.571 lift.
Would a big off the shelf cam such as the TRex or MS4 fit, or should I have something custom ground with big duration but lift around or under 0.600? I don't have the expertise to measure PTV myself... so I'm trying to capitalize on the knowledge out here to get my expectations aligned correctly.
I want to go bigger on the cam and I'm trying to figure out how much lift I can run with my current heads... they are the MTI S2e. Valves are 2.02 / 1.56 and I was told the head was milled .007. Not sure about the thickness of the current head gasket, but I would replace that anyway. I've been running the X1 with .591/.571 lift.
Would a big off the shelf cam such as the TRex or MS4 fit, or should I have something custom ground with big duration but lift around or under 0.600? I don't have the expertise to measure PTV myself... so I'm trying to capitalize on the knowledge out here to get my expectations aligned correctly.
To answer your question, NO WAY; you'll have to flycut with a cam the size of MS4 or TREX
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Thanks - what type of ballpark specs should I be considering if I want to avoid flycutting? Something the nature of the low 230s in duration (and high lift), perhaps the TRAK cam (231/234 .640/.590 112 LSA)? And would switching to this cam be worth the trouble over what I've got?
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Thanks again for the insight.
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I just used the clay method when I installed my Dart 205's with my 233/233 595 595 112+2 TSP cam. I also used a Cometric .040 head gasket and I just had enough clearance. I was going to used the degree wheel method but I ran out of money and also lost my job.
It would be nice to have a chart that would give you an idea on what the PTV clearance is with certain cams/heads,etc.
Bill
It would be nice to have a chart that would give you an idea on what the PTV clearance is with certain cams/heads,etc.
Bill
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I just used the clay method when I installed my Dart 205's with my 233/233 595 595 112+2 TSP cam. I also used a Cometric .040 head gasket and I just had enough clearance. I was going to used the degree wheel method but I ran out of money and also lost my job.
It would be nice to have a chart that would give you an idea on what the PTV clearance is with certain cams/heads,etc.
Bill
It would be nice to have a chart that would give you an idea on what the PTV clearance is with certain cams/heads,etc.
Bill
What cc are the Dart heads? When you say "just enough" what was that - 0.070 or so?