GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
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GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
i am looking into a small cam for my GEN V 454 TBI. i was recommended a summit K1301 or an edelbrock 2162. will either of those (or any cam) work with the stock non-adjustable rockers (net-lash) or will any cam swap require a conversion?
i have also thought about a cam from 454HO which came on some GEN V 454 crate engines. i think one of these would work with the stock rockers, because they came that way?
i have also thought about a cam from 454HO which came on some GEN V 454 crate engines. i think one of these would work with the stock rockers, because they came that way?
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Re: GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
What heads do you plan?
I'm learning alot myself, and I know it's important to select a valve train for maximum air flow for the heads // intake // fuel delivery.
IMHO if I were doing a basic re-build & wanted a lil more oomph, then I would consider one of the mentioned cams.
If I wanted alot more all around oomph, I would think about getting screw-in studs, guide plates, etc, & make it an adjustable valve train.
Some ppl like the non adjustable since they are a tighten-to-spec-&-go.
I'm learning alot myself, and I know it's important to select a valve train for maximum air flow for the heads // intake // fuel delivery.
IMHO if I were doing a basic re-build & wanted a lil more oomph, then I would consider one of the mentioned cams.
If I wanted alot more all around oomph, I would think about getting screw-in studs, guide plates, etc, & make it an adjustable valve train.
Some ppl like the non adjustable since they are a tighten-to-spec-&-go.
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Re: GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
just using the stock oval port heads. im nor really looking for a ton of power, everything else is stock, just want a bit more low end power, and besides i think some of my lobes are going flat.
so my stock rockers are no problem, just tighten em down to the tq specs?
so my stock rockers are no problem, just tighten em down to the tq specs?
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Re: GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
I've never had a non-adjust valve-train. IDK what the procedure is.
I've been told some ppl like them since once they're set, they don't need to be re-adjusted even after break-in of the cam.
Pretty much a " Set it & forget it ".
Sorry I can't tell you how to do it. Some one with non-adjustable valve train will surely check in!!
I'm envious-HaHa- you'll be enjoying Bigblock driving, & we're still deciding what we want from our Bigblock!!LOLol
Best of luck & hang in there
I've been told some ppl like them since once they're set, they don't need to be re-adjusted even after break-in of the cam.
Pretty much a " Set it & forget it ".
Sorry I can't tell you how to do it. Some one with non-adjustable valve train will surely check in!!
I'm envious-HaHa- you'll be enjoying Bigblock driving, & we're still deciding what we want from our Bigblock!!LOLol
Best of luck & hang in there
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Re: GEN V 454 guys: cam question/rocker studs
GenV heads are peanut port, not oval port. They have a non adjustable valve train. When switching to a more aggressive cam, the valve train should be switched to an adjustable style. This means changing the rocker studs to a changeover stud which has a 3/8" base and 7/16" top so you can use standard BBC rockers. Chances are the factory pushrods will be close enough that you don't need to change their lengths.
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