speedracer2536

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i have a cc306 cam. thinking of using 1.7rr. would it change the soundor power of the cam?

jaycenk

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Didn't know you could use 1.7's

69gto96z

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In theory it would change the power, you would be going from a .546/.576 to .580/.612. What springs are you running, can they handle the extra lift? 1.7's in a LT1 is not very common, but I have heard of it being done.

Puck

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On a lazy lobe cam like the 306 it will be ok if you have the springs to handle it, but on a more aggressive cam like an XFI specced for 1.6s you will have a hell of a time controlling the valves.

speedracer2536

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im using the 10308-1 spring kit from crane.. its a dual valve spring. will be on spray. they are rated to .600

ThreeHonks

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crane springs have heavy steel retainers and are a weaker springs. I'd be careful

69gto96z

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I would not chance it.

96lt1m6

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The valvesprings are not really enough for the added lift you are putting with 1.7s..
The biggest problem is going to be retainer to guide clearence..It's not worth adding 1.7s to this cam...I would instal 1.6s and call it a day

Puck

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+1

I had a LE4 383 grind with barely 500 miles on it that I sold since Llyod told me it would be hell to control with my 1.7 shaftmounts no matter what springs and retainers I run. The extra ratio does not just increase the relative duration and lift, but it makes everything happen quicker. Add that to aggressive lobes and you have a recipe for a very unruly valvetrain that will be a pain in the *** to control at high rpms.

In your case, you would need higher end, more expensive springs and retainers to run them with the 306(which isn't the best choice anyway), and it would not be worth all the extra money.

Install the 1.6s and be done with it .