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

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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I recently bought a set of heads. 2.00 int 1.55exh and they flow 291 cfm at .600 lift. I was thinking about going with the zz 409 cam. I just want a goood lopey cam but get the full power out of the heads. (not a big fan of lt4 hotcam). I also was wandering if there be a valve clearance problem at say a .596 lift. Thanks
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Piston to valve clearance is not an issue I have ever heard of in the LT1.

I would recommend you use a different cam from a different manufacturer though. TPIS specializes in EXPENSIVE parts with mediocre results on a good day.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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yeah they charge like $350 for a cam! it would be cheaper to take their specs and have it built custom
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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could anyone recommend a good lopey cam that will make full use of the heads
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