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Apr 16, 2009 | 04:05 PM

lilblackZ28

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Hot Cam Kit

I am looking into getting the hot cam kit, and I didnt know if I needed to get taller valve covers for the roller rockers. Anyone know?Thanks

Apr 16, 2009 | 04:08 PM

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They will fit under the valve covers just fine, but you may need to trim the webbing inside. I am sure someone will post the pictures of the trimming necessary. It's no big deal.

Apr 16, 2009 | 05:10 PM

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Just did this install myself three weeks ago and I didn't have to do anything to the covers except put a new seal on them.

Apr 16, 2009 | 05:14 PM

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Might as well clearance them:

Cuts the supports on the intake side on both covers.

Apr 16, 2009 | 05:35 PM

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i got newer valve covers just becuase its already apart. hot cam kit is the way to go

Apr 16, 2009 | 05:45 PM

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i got newer valve covers just becuase its already apart. hot cam kit is the way to go

The hot cam kit is nice, but I wouldn't say "it's the way to go". Now a CC503, Comp 918 springs, Comp 7/16 Pro Mag 1.6 NSA rr's, ARP 7/16 rocker arm studs, TF guideplates, TF chromemoly pushrods...that's the way to go.

Apr 16, 2009 | 05:57 PM

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Yeah do that above mod and then tell us when ur building ur new motor cause all the bearings failed....

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Apr 16, 2009 | 06:38 PM

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did a lt4 hot cam and didnt have to cut the valve cover at all. lt4 hot cam is a good cam i ran a 12.68 at 110 untuned last night so its a good bang for the buck type deal i think

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:15 PM

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Yeah do that above mod and then tell us when ur building ur new motor cause all the bearings failed....

I have done it and often wondered why I didn't do it sooner.

I used the promags a good pair of tin snips and 5min is all it will take.

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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did a lt4 hot cam and didnt have to cut the valve cover at all. lt4 hot cam is a good cam i ran a 12.68 at 110 untuned last night so its a good bang for the buck type deal i think

Hot Cam ≠ Hot Cam Kit

Kit includes roller rockers, which required the clearancing.

And +1 on wth multmigs is talking about

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:29 PM

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ss.slp.ls1 +1 on that setup man.

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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yes hot cam KIT and didnt have to trim at all dont waste your time trimming if you dont need too. those gussets are in there for a reason

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:01 PM

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I never had to trim mine..

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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why exactly are the gussets in there

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jankie93z

did a lt4 hot cam and didnt have to cut the valve cover at all. lt4 hot cam is a good cam i ran a 12.68 at 110 untuned last night so its a good bang for the buck type deal i think

exactly and is great for the bottle

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:33 PM

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I am looking into getting the hot cam kit, and I didnt know if I needed to get taller valve covers for the roller rockers. Anyone know?Thanks

Trimming the support webbing is real easy. Also I would look into piecing together something instead of the H/C kit. Look into Lloyd Elliott version of the H/C.

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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structural support..figured...that one guy said something like omg dont cut the vale covers

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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^^ Well I have heard of our cars blowing up after trimming the supports

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:45 PM

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what other options are there?? i was thinking of going with pro mag 1.6 rrs when i do cam in the future so would like to know ahead of time what to expect

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