Advanced Engine Building Questions
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Staging Lane
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From: Rockingham, NC
Advanced Engine Building Questions Just a few oppinion type or "what ya got" type ?'s
Im about to put my 355 together and just wonderd what kinda end gaps your running on your rings?
Also, how many guys with coated bearings out there?
And lastly, what seems to be the popular valvespring right now for 600+ lift hyd roller cams? Im tryin to find something with about 120# on the seat, and 330-340# open. the comp 930 is close, but im afraid with 383# at .650 that might be a lil much and start collapsing the lifter. thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Matt
Im about to put my 355 together and just wonderd what kinda end gaps your running on your rings?
Also, how many guys with coated bearings out there?
And lastly, what seems to be the popular valvespring right now for 600+ lift hyd roller cams? Im tryin to find something with about 120# on the seat, and 330-340# open. the comp 930 is close, but im afraid with 383# at .650 that might be a lil much and start collapsing the lifter. thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Matt
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1) *follow manufacturer guidelines
2)coated bearings, no, I don't use them
3)If you're running a cam w/ over .650 lift, I HIGHLY suggest going solid roller. As for running the proper springs, the cam maker is your best option. They make the cam, they have the springs for it. It's called "matched sets"
And a 383 with that much lift, you will need a super small base circle, custom pushrods, etc. You better really know your **** about building motors. (basically blueprinting)
Good luck
2)coated bearings, no, I don't use them
3)If you're running a cam w/ over .650 lift, I HIGHLY suggest going solid roller. As for running the proper springs, the cam maker is your best option. They make the cam, they have the springs for it. It's called "matched sets"
And a 383 with that much lift, you will need a super small base circle, custom pushrods, etc. You better really know your **** about building motors. (basically blueprinting)
Good luck
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Staging Lane
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From: Rockingham, NC
Originally Posted by SAPPER
1) *follow manufacturer guidelines
2)coated bearings, no, I don't use them
3)If you're running a cam w/ over .650 lift, I HIGHLY suggest going solid roller. As for running the proper springs, the cam maker is your best option. They make the cam, they have the springs for it. It's called "matched sets"
And a 383 with that much lift, you will need a super small base circle, custom pushrods, etc. You better really know your **** about building motors. (basically blueprinting)
Good luck
2)coated bearings, no, I don't use them
3)If you're running a cam w/ over .650 lift, I HIGHLY suggest going solid roller. As for running the proper springs, the cam maker is your best option. They make the cam, they have the springs for it. It's called "matched sets"
And a 383 with that much lift, you will need a super small base circle, custom pushrods, etc. You better really know your **** about building motors. (basically blueprinting)
Good luck
Matt
I have 236/245 with .569.580 just for that reason I dont wanna be looking for springs thats why I got some 918 blue stripes on there..Its nice ot be able to use ls1 springs
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Staging Lane
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From: Rockingham, NC
Originally Posted by 97M6Formula
I have 236/245 with .569.580 just for that reason I dont wanna be looking for springs thats why I got some 918 blue stripes on there..Its nice ot be able to use ls1 springs
matt
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