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

SBC cam in an LT!?

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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Default SBC cam in an LT!?

I have a roller cam for an pre-87 gen I, (comp retro-fit cam) can I put this into an LT1
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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NO!

The front of the cams are different. First the holes in the cam will not bolt to the timing gear, the opti will not have a hole to protrude into, the LT1 has a plate that holds the cam in place and the old style does not have the required lip.

Thats enough to justify no, and I am sure there are probably others. And of course the other reason would be WHY!
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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absolutely cannot.

will not work for all of Battleship's reasons. well put.
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