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Old 03-23-2001, 07:48 PM
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Piston to valve clearance

I have a 84 Z-28 with a 350 in it, it has the Sliv-O-Lite Hypereutectic pistons with 4 valve reliefs in them a pretty much standard small block replacement piston. It has the Vortec L31 heads on it,I'am wanting to put a 268H extreme energy cam in it. The numbers on it are 224/230 at 50 with a 477/480 lift, the question is should I have any valve to piston clearance problem? It also has stock head gaskets and 1.5 rockers. I don't want to have to pull the heads if I don't have to, it will save me money as well as time! The heads were just put on the car 3 months ago. I would really apprecate some imput. Thanks NORT
Old 03-23-2001, 09:19 PM
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No problem.

The retainers will hit the valve guides at about .500" of lift. You are therefore well protected against ever having one valves hit pistons.

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