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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 11:29 PM
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Quick LT4 HOT cam question

Alright i've got an 89 350 TPI out of the car and it's going in very soon. And a while back I ordered an LT4 HOT cam to put in it. My only question is since the heads aren't coming off what do I need to have this cam work in my car? I have no idea what rockers would be best or springs i need to get. I heard someone tell me 1.6 rockers might cause the valve to stab the piston which is no good hehe. I just want to get the cam in and I need to do it quick since this guy is trying to finish this job ASAP.

By the way its an all stock motor. Thanks for replies!
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 01:38 PM
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You will need new springs, and you will need to have the heads machined to accept a cam with that much lift. I think you just need to cut down the valve guides so the retainers wont hit. Your mechanic should know this stuff. The cam has a lift of .492"/.492" with 1.5 rockers.


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