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Old 11-08-2009, 12:30 AM   #1
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camshaft!!!

what type of camshaft does a 1988 350 v8 camaro have? (stock) hydraulic or flat tap???
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:41 AM   #2
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Re: camshaft!!!

Almost 100% sure its hydraulic
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Old 11-08-2009, 05:03 AM   #3
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Re: camshaft!!!

Hydraulic roller cam is what it would have come with from the factory.
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Re: camshaft!!!

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Hydraulic roller cam is what it would have come with from the factory.
'87 +got roller cams

The different types of cams are flat or roller ;
hydraulic or solid
Most regular SBC cams are hydraulic flat tappet cams
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Old 11-08-2009, 08:30 AM   #5
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Re: camshaft!!!

ok thanks so much
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