Camshaft Distributor Gear Question
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From: Tallahassee Florida
Car: 92 Camaro RS Heritage Edition
Engine: 355 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Camshaft Distributor Gear Question
I'm trying to finally get my car running again, and I can't seem to figure out what type of gear my cam has on it. I have an Engine Works 135286H, which is a hydraulic flat-tappet, but there seems to be limited information online about the Engine Works cams, and I haven't been able to confirm the gear type. It seems that the safe route would be to buy one of the composite gears for my distributor, but I would like to avoid spending that $100 if I can. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this? Thanks.
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From: Lansing, Mi
Car: One owner '88 IROC 50k
Engine: L98 with bolt ons.
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3:42 again
Re: Camshaft Distributor Gear Question
Just the regular stock replacement gear is needed. You do not need a special hear for any flat tappet cam that I am aware of.
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From: Perth Western Australia
Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 305 LG4 4bbl
Transmission: TH700R4
Re: Camshaft Distributor Gear Question
aftermarket cams are made from a harder steel so getting a melonised gear would be advisable. If its the stock cam then the stock gear is fine.
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From: Bright, IN
Car: '86 Bird, 96 ImpalaSS, 98 C1500XCab
Engine: LG4, LT1, L31
Transmission: 700R4, 4L60E, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Tors, 4.88 spool, 3.73 Eaton
Re: Camshaft Distributor Gear Question
That's not a billet cam. Use a stock gear.