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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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hello, its me again with another noob post lol. about to order my cam and was curious on a few things. first off, where should i order my cam from, i was thinking texas speed, but they havent been responsive on my questions, as im a little new to cams and the specs and what not. also what springs should i get. do i need anything else? was going to get a timing chain since well be in there, and will my stock pushrods be fine as long as they are straight and ok.? thank you much
also, will i need new lifters, or will the dod ones work fine
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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no one lol? not even to help me wtih specs on the cam?
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Pat g look him up
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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not gonna lie, i know nothign about specs on a cam. these are the two that ive been told would be beest for my set up.
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also. i have dod deleted, the tray isnt even wired up, would i still need to get a non dod tray even if mine wouldnt even be able to be re-enabled?


DUR @ .004" 272*/284*
DUR @ .050" 212*/ 222*
LIFT .551/.551
LSA 115*

DUR @ .004" 276* / 284*
DUR @ .050" 214*/ 222*
LIFT .585/.585
LSA 115*
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Pat g recommended those? That's what I'm saying pat g recommends a specific can for you based on mods transmission variables. Etc....he is a cam guru. I'd utilize that resource
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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just emailed him for further information. our cams are 1 bolt correct. for an 08 ISS
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Correct
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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k i think i got evertying squared away. specd out comp cam. ls7 lifters, ls2 timing chain, gaskets i need, upgraded spring kit. ls6 oil pump. pushrods. think thats everything. i have my tray modified so it wont activate anymore, the dod part is welded up and snesor isnt plugged in. do i need a non dod tray, or becuase everythings been done up from my intake sway will it be good

http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/c...csid=1089&sb=0
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