I have a '93 z that i am doing a cam swap in and bumping up to 1.6 rockers.

the question i have is the cam has a 554 lift and a 238 duration with a lobe sep of 114 with the 1.6's...... can i use the impala ss gaskets for higher compression or is there not enough clearance. the heads are stock-- they have been ported and valved- but not decked.

should i worry about clearance or am i ok?

 

The Rule of Thumb is: Always be concerned about valve clearance. You will never know unless you check. It takes a little time and there's a hassle component in getting it done correctly and accurately but that's just part of modification. It's an expensive lesson when it's learned the hard way.

Good luck.

 

true. i just thought someone on here might know what the max lift and so forth would be for this type of setup-- i know someone here has to know the tolerances!

 

Plenty of clearance with that setup.

 

You should be good to go!!!

 

haha lots of guys go this way...your fine bro...are you using your stock valve covers??

 

yes stock valve covers yes. should work right?

 

i am spacing right now but there is this stuff at the top of your cover..(metal) gosh what is it called?? well anyways more than likely that will have to come out for the clearance of your rockers