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Old 03-27-2007, 02:42 PM
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Ok here's what I've gathered to do my Cam swap, please let me know if I am missing anything or should correct anything. All going on my '95 LT1

1.) CC503 Cam Advertised Duration 224/230, Lift .503/.510, 112lsa
2.) Comp Cam Pro Magnum NSA 1.6 RR's 1305-16 (Will I have valve cover clearance issues?)
3.) ARP Rocker Arm Studs 7/16" 134-7103
4.) Crane LT1 Valve Spring and Retainer Kit 10308-1
5.) Trick Flow Chromemoly Pushrods 7.2" 21407200
6.) Trick Flow Guideplates TFS-30400623-8
7.) LT4 Timing Chain 12555887 (Just the chain is ok right?)
8.) GM LS7 Lifters 12499225


Also how do you think this setup would work with a Yank Super Stock 3600 Converter?
All input is greatly appreciated

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You dont need guide plates for self-aligning rockers. I would get some non self aligning rockers and keep the guide plates in the list.
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Originally Posted by 69gto96z
You dont need guide plates for self-aligning rockers. I would get some non self aligning rockers and keep the guide plates in the list.
what would the advantages be by going with non-self aligning and getting guide plates instead of self-aligning?
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With non self aligning you have a more stable valvetrain and can rev higher without having to worry. With the rocker arm studs it depends on what size roller rockers you get, 3/8 is the stock size and you don't need them but if you get 7/16, which everyone will recommend, you need different studs.
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By the way with the valve covers you will need to bend the L shaped brackets straight and they will fit no problem. With the timing chain you may as well get the gear and sprocket since you already in there doing the swap. Its cheap insurance.
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As stated above, I would go with a good set of ARP 7/16" rocker studs. Also, for the timing chain, I would go with a cloyes double roller and an electric waterpump. You will pick up a few more ponies and the cloyes tends to stretch less over time. If you ever plan on going to a bigger cam that will rev higher, then I would go with the NSA rocker arms, as stated above, they let you rev higher with less worries.
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^^Thanks alot guys looks like I'll go with some Comp Cams Pro Magnum 1.6RR's, 7/16" stud with ARP 7/16" rocker studs.

How are my springs, lifters, pushrods looking? And should I get pushrod guideplates?

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I don't know about your spring kit because I need a link to see it as I'm too lazy too search for it. You only need guideplates if you get the non self aligning RR's. Which are recommended for stability. Where did you get the duration numbers for that cam? Those are not the correct numbers for the cc503 cam. The duration should be 224/230 for the cc503.
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Originally Posted by porksoda
I don't know about your spring kit because I need a link to see it as I'm too lazy too search for it. You only need guideplates if you get the non self aligning RR's. Which are recommended for stability. Where did you get the duration numbers for that cam? Those are not the correct numbers for the cc503 cam. The duration should be 224/230 for the cc503.
thats my error there
heres the link to the springs: they are 7 degrees I dunno if I'm suppose to get 7 or 10
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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that is the kit im running on my setup with their 1.6rr race series gold rr's..they work nicely
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My friend runs the same spring kit on his comp 306 cam and never had a prob, with the 305, those will be more than enough
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Didn't see anyone say it, but don't get the Comp "R" lifters!
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Originally Posted by seawolf06
Didn't see anyone say it, but don't get the Comp "R" lifters!
ok glad you said that otherwise I woulda gotten them, may I ask why?
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http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394574
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would I be ok with the regular CC Hydraulic Lifters 850-16 or even the stock lifters?
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don't waste your money, keep the stockers.
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Originally Posted by warbird27
don't waste your money, keep the stockers.
I may just get some anyways just to be safe but not sure

Anyone know if LS7 lifters would work?

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The Comp or Crane stock replacements would be a good investment, IMO.



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