LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Recommendations for cc503

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:42 PM
  #1  
MoparChevZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default Recommendations for cc503

Thinking about doing a cam swap in one of my lt1s while building my wild motor. looking into the cc503, will be infront of a t56 with supporting bolt ons. Just wondering if anyone has any input as to if the springs and rocker arms I have will support the cam, I have comp beehive springs and gm 1.6 roller rockers. If anyone seems to think that they will not be adequate I would appreciate it if you could let me know. I do not really want to spend another 500$ on valvetrain if I can get away SAFELY with the hardware I have. Thanks.
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:59 PM
  #2  
bowtienut's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 5
From: Bright, IN
Default

Beehives: 915 or 918?
918's are a sure bet. 915's probably ok, I'd consider them "SAFE".
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:39 PM
  #3  
MoparChevZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default

Originally Posted by bowtienut
Beehives: 915 or 918?
918's are a sure bet. 915's probably ok, I'd consider them "SAFE".
Not positive I'll check when I get to my shop. any input on the rocker arms? Thanks
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:20 PM
  #4  
bowtienut's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 5
From: Bright, IN
Default

Yes, the GMPP RR's are good for that cam. Sorry I omitted that
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:49 PM
  #5  
hvyss's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
From: Mount Sterling KY
Default

Originally Posted by bowtienut
Beehives: 915 or 918?
918's are a sure bet. 915's probably ok, I'd consider them "SAFE".
Sorry pat i disagree. I would go with a set of Patriot gold springs good to a .650 lift. I ran the 918 beehives on my LE2 heads and a 503 and got valve float about 6200 rpms. I changed to the patriot's and it went away. Even though I have Big block beehives on the AI heads they are much stronger than the 918's.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:49 AM
  #6  
MoparChevZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default

Thanks for the input guys!
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:55 AM
  #7  
bowtienut's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 5
From: Bright, IN
Default

Frank,
I'd bet those 918's weren't set up properly if the 503 cam floated them. Shim them to within .050" of coil bind at max lift and they should work with that cam. As I recall, those heads/setup were questionable; you might have had varying installed heights from one valve to another.
915's I could understand floating at 6200 with the 503, even if shimmed properly.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 06:30 AM
  #8  
MoparChevZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default

Any recommendations on pushrods? particularly what length or should I get one of those $30 adjustable ones and measure myself? Or just keep the stock length and just get hardened ones from comp or trickflow?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:33 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE