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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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How Big of a Cam

Does anyone know how much lift i can use with a these heads 10088113 corvette heads 58 cc 1.94 1.50. I need it for a 383. Thanks.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Re: How Big of a Cam

Not much more than .450 or so, but it's a simple matter to check.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Re: How Big of a Cam

How can i check? Also how can i figure out what the cam i pulled out is? Thanks
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Re: How Big of a Cam

Use a checking spring and see how far you can open the valve before the retainer hits. That distance, minus a safety margin, is your max lift.
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