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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 01:21 AM
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HOT CAM ?

I just got a LT4 hot cam in my car, i also got new push rods (the crane ones for 88-97 chevy with hydralic roller cam execpt LT1 sence my car is a TPI )I was wonder sence its a LT1 cam would I need different push rods??

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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 01:40 AM
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I used the stock pushrods with my LT4 HOT Cam, I did use the stock lifters though.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End with 2.77:1 Gears.

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, LPE High Flow TPI Baseplate, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Catco 3" High-Flow Catalytic Converter, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Transgo Shift Kit, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET: 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)
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Old Jul 26, 2001 | 02:09 AM
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You can reuse the stock pushrods and lifters as long as they're in good shape.

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