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

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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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do i need a cam degreeing tool when i install my cam in my lt1.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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not if you install it dot to dot
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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what do you mean dot to dot. sorry if i sound dumb but ive done pretty much everything but cam
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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the timing and cam sprokets have dots, I believe when #6 is tdc the dots match

http://shbox.com/1/cam_timing_ani.gif
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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degreing the cam is to verify if the cam specs are up to par with the spec sheet .....and also if you want to play (advance or retard ) to play with the torque curve
if you are not use to this, install the gears acordingly and you should be happy
Dan
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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