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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Cam, head questions??? HELP?

Need help figuring out the best setup for lifters, push rods, rockers, etc...

I have a reman 350 bored to .030. TBI setup with a 50mm bored Edelbrock Performer manifold (#3704), 454 TBI base with cop car injectors, high vol 255pph fuel pump, afpr, etc.

I am putting in a cam from a 96 WS6 TA. I have a set of RHS heads with the following description...


76 CC Combustion chamber 083 / 217 casting style high flow design

Heads are assembled with new 2.02 One piece stainless steel intake valves

Heads are assembled with new 1.60 One piece stainless steel exhaust
valves

Heads are assembled with new 3/8 screw-in-studs and guide plates

Heads are assembled with new stamp steel valve spring retainers

Heads are assembled with hardened valve keepers

Heads are assembled with new. 550 lift springs

Heads are assembled with new valve seals


I also have a set of Comp Cams Magnum Roller Rockers # 1418-16. Rocker Arms, Stud Mount, Roller Tip, Steel, 1.6 Ratio, Fits 3/8 in. Stud.

I need to know what roller lifters do i need and do i need to replace the push rods as well?

My engine is a Recon reman that has 15K miles on it. It is currently a hydraulic roller cam setup.

Does this setup seem like a good match and what do you recommend for roller lifters???

Thanks so much for your help.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

I know this is a simple topic, but still would like some advice, lol!!!
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

You can re-use your roller lifters and pushrods with this setup.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

So, my current setup will have roller lifters?
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The pic shows the current setup as of two years ago.

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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here's the pic
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

Originally Posted by dctrumpet

My engine is a Recon reman that has 15K miles on it. It is currently a hydraulic roller cam setup.

Yes, it has roller lifters
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

That has answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you so much. The Comp Cams roller rockers that I have purchased should be an easy installation with no real adjusting? I was not sure whether to purchase the 1.5 ratio or 1.6. Does it really matter?

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

Get the 1.6 ratio ones

With the stock LT1 cam you should be fine. Be sure the pushrod doesn't hit the head where it comes through the hole. 1.6's rockers move the pushrod closer to the valve; just be sure and check it when you put it together.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Several have told me that they would be surprised if my basic setup has roller lifters, lol. I know it has a roller cam, but I guess it has roller lifters as well? I am very new to this part sorry.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

Originally Posted by dctrumpet
Several have told me that they would be surprised if my basic setup has roller lifters, lol. I know it has a roller cam, but I guess it has roller lifters as well? I am very new to this part sorry.
Roller cam=roller lifters. You posted the pic, it has the spiderweb and is a roller setup.

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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Cam, head questions??? HELP?

LOL!!! I am not dumb after all, lol. THat is exactly what I said. Hmm, maybe i should ask someone else to help me install than the current guy, lol.

Thank you so much!!!
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Any real advantage for me to go with a gear drive as opposed to double roller timing chain and gear set? Or should I just leave my stock setup that only has 15K????

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