roller cam in early block?
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Car: 89 firebird, 03 Avalanche z71
Engine: 5.0 stock (for now)
Transmission: 700R4 auto
Axle/Gears: stock 2.73 for now
roller cam in early block?
I have a 91 bird, specs in sig. i also aquired a 305 h.o. from an 84 elcamino. since i cant go for a while without my car (having block cleaned, bored, etc..), i am gonna use the elky block as my foundation for the 335 stroker I am gonna get, but want to be able to use all my late model stuff on that block. the question is -can I put my roller lifters, and cam in that 84 block? i know the timing chains are diff due to smaller cam front, and I know that my old lifters (roller) have a peice that connects the 2 so they dont rotate in the lifter bore, so can it be done easily? if not what parts would I need to do the switch-over? also i am dead set in my ways on using a 305, so please, no "get a 350 instead" quotes I love my 305s. thanx for any help guys.
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Engine: 355 DFI Superram w/ R-Trim
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On this topic, will a GM roller cam fit with the retro-fit lifters in a pre '87 block or does it require a special aftermarket roller cam as well? I also wonder if the gear drive I have in my 91 roller block will fit as well. Thanks for your help!
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I looked through some more archives and found a recent post reguarding my issue. I hope/think it is accurate.
I looked through some more archives and found a recent post reguarding my issue. I hope/think it is accurate.
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