LT1 cam and distributor gear?
07-20-2002, 03:28 AM
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Car: '99 Cobra
Engine: 4.6 DOHC 32V
Transmission: T-45
Axle/Gears: 4.10
LT1 cam and distributor gear?
If I am correct, the LO3 had flat tappet cams stock correct? If so, I need a complete hydraulic roller kit when I buy and LT1 right?
Also, do I need a different gear for my distributor? I heard the bronze piece isnt really reliable after a while, so would it just be easier to buy a MSD distributor or something?
What is the exact part from Holley for the 670 cfm TBI that fits on our cars? I cant find it on Summit. Thanks a lot!
Eric
Also, do I need a different gear for my distributor? I heard the bronze piece isnt really reliable after a while, so would it just be easier to buy a MSD distributor or something?
What is the exact part from Holley for the 670 cfm TBI that fits on our cars? I cant find it on Summit. Thanks a lot!
Eric
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07-20-2002, 05:00 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70
And if you're using a roller cam you need to use a bronze gear. Much better to wipe out a $25 bronze gear then a $200 cam.
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
If you're using a LO3 (like Tas said) from a Camaro/Firebird, then you can use the same distibutor that you have now. Those engines came with roller cams from the factory. An LT1 cam is a roller cam from the factory. No problem there.
Here's the link to Jeg's for the TBI.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...22&prmenbr=361
It's for a GM truck, and IIRC, the TPS plug is a little different than ours (I'm not 100% sure about that. JPrevost is the one to ask). But other than that, it works fine (from what others have said).
AJ
Here's the link to Jeg's for the TBI.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...22&prmenbr=361
It's for a GM truck, and IIRC, the TPS plug is a little different than ours (I'm not 100% sure about that. JPrevost is the one to ask). But other than that, it works fine (from what others have said).
AJ
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