LS7s suffering valve-train failures from mild after-market cams???
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Originally Posted by Brian Tooley
Valve float will cause a lash cap to come off, an aftermarket hyd roller camshaft with fast ramps will cause valve float. Stainless valves aggravate valve float and isn't really a good option. Having a custom titanium valve made with a hardened tip is the way to go. We have customers that run up to 1.000"+ of lift with these valves and no issues, $740 for a set of 8
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Originally Posted by Jessica
Isn't 1.000 lift kind of big lift for a hydraulic roller? How can I run that much in my car? Do I just need the special valves? I thought the LS7 head makes funny noises over 600 lift. Wouldn't 1.000 make it worse?
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