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Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

I just thought I'd ask as we're going to explore the inside of our 83 305 LG4.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

Yep. Retrofit roller conversion, ~$700. Is it worth it for your 305?
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Re: Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

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Yep. Retrofit roller conversion, ~$700. Is it worth it for your 305?
And that's not counting the cam? How about lifters? What is in the kit? BTW, Thanks
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Re: Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

No "kit".

You need a cam, a set of lifters, and a cam button. A better timing cover than stock also isn't a bad idea.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Re: Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

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No "kit".

You need a cam, a set of lifters, and a cam button. A better timing cover than stock also isn't a bad idea.
I'll ask, what's a cam button?
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Re: Can 83 305 be changed to roller cam?

http://www.compcams.com/technical/Ca...106-07/324.pdf

I usually use the 200
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