Help Me With Cam Decision... PLEASE :)
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Originally Posted by 94Formula/TA
You only need a basic mechanics tool set and some decent knowledge of the lt1. You will need a new timing set(no problem since you have a vented opti), lifters, pushrods, rockers(up to you), valve springs that can handle the lift on your cam. If you want I could point you in the direction of some decent install guides.
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no, new timing set as in a new timing chain and possibly a new sprocket, but not likely. there is no need to change the opti, teh cam will not affect the opti in any way. Depending on the year, you might not need new pushrods. Upgraded lifters is your choice as well, stockers will work just fine, though i would replace with new stockers so the wear pattern on the lifters wont afect the cam profile. New rocker arms is up to you, stock will work just fine as well, but i would definately upgrade the springs.
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Originally Posted by Gangly
no, new timing set as in a new timing chain and possibly a new sprocket, but not likely. there is no need to change the opti, teh cam will not affect the opti in any way. Depending on the year, you might not need new pushrods. Upgraded lifters is your choice as well, stockers will work just fine, though i would replace with new stockers so the wear pattern on the lifters wont afect the cam profile. New rocker arms is up to you, stock will work just fine as well, but i would definately upgrade the springs.
How do these prices sound?
cam your looking at 225.99 comp cams
> spring kit p#ENG-983-Comp retainer kit 115.99 comp cams
> pushrods 29.99 comp cams
> lifters stock equipment 219.99 crane
> lifters small base circle 449.99 crane
249.99 for the 7/16 stud rockers
269.99 for the 3/8 stud rockers
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Originally Posted by 94Formula/TA
How high do you want to rev? I managed to bend my factory hardened pushrods with a bolt on car.
