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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 05:47 AM
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Car: RED 1986 IROC-Z28
Engine: 350 5.7L
Transmission: TH 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 Bolt
LT4 hot cam

I know that some of you guys have switched out to the LT4 cam. I was wondering that when I switch my stock 350 to the LT4 cam if there is anything that I need to know to help me out. I am also switching my valve train to roller and going with AFR heads, hardended pushrods, guides, and 1.6 rockers. Thanks for any help
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Lots of things could be done to prepare. Port your intake and get aftermarket runners, headers... if your tranny is auto get a higher stall converter.. Remember to shorten the dowel pin on the camshaft so it doesn't ruin your timing cover. Since you're buying new pushrods it wouldn't hurt to go a little longer with the higher ratio rocker arms, but measuring is always best.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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Car: RED 1986 IROC-Z28
Engine: 350 5.7L
Transmission: TH 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10 Bolt
Does anyone happen know what length of push rod to use (approximate). I am going to buy to buy some shims for my rockers, I guess that will help me get my measurement. And one other question. All the pushrods are the same length right? (exhaust, intake) thanks again for any replies.
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