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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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Would a broke belt or jumping time cause damage, or just continuous stumbling, run failure, etc.?

I did try various keyword searches on Google and here, on "LS376", "LS3 interference", etc. Didn't get any good hits. I'm curious if this engine is interference stock, or if the 480hp version or "Hot Cam" makes it such, with it's higher .525 lift.

Cam profile: .525/219°in & .525/228°ex

This is a stock GM crate, never opened up.

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Yes it is an interference engine.

Jumping time will cause a minimum of 8 bent valves.
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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 06:57 PM
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Thanks Darth, will start my investigation now, and prayers, heh.
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Originally Posted by Ghosty
Would a broke belt or jumping time cause damage, or just continuous stumbling, run failure, etc.?

I did try various keyword searches on Google and here, on "LS376", "LS3 interference", etc. Didn't get any good hits. I'm curious if this engine is interference stock, or if the 480hp version or "Hot Cam" makes it such, with it's higher .525 lift.

Cam profile: .525/219°in & .525/228°ex

This is a stock GM crate, never opened up.
The stock LS3 has .551/.525 lift, so the 480 actually has less intake lift. .525 really isn't much lift in today's world.
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