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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 04:30 PM
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Max lift on stock 305 heads?

I need to the max lift cam you can put into 305 with stock heads and springs.

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 04:32 PM
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.480" is about as far as you can safely go. Even then, stock springs are such garbage (especially old worn-out ones), the car will run a whole lot better with new ones. They make a really big difference sometimes at higher RPMs.

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 05:24 PM
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With the cam I have (@.50 418/430, 194/199, LSA 111), if I get 1.6 ratio roller rockers will I make it under the maker? O'buy the way new springs also.
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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 05:34 PM
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you'll be under .460 with the 1.6 rockers, but i'd still replace the springs and retainers.

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Old Apr 18, 2001 | 06:06 PM
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New,

I had a feeling you might be looking into the 1.6:1 rockers eventually. They will work with your cam, heads, and the LT4 springs. Do yourself a favor, and get the roller tipped rockers at least. Comp has a nice set of 1.6:1 rollers for self-aligning applications (P/N 1418-16) for about $195. You might want to check with Summit Racing before Friday, when the TGO Members' 10% discount expires.

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