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what lube for cam install?

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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Car: '87 Camaro LT
Engine: 355 L98
Transmission: T56
what lube for cam install?
I'm putting in the lt4 hot cam this weekend (roller), do I need assembly lube or just plain motor oil? i thought i remembered hearing that it's a different lube if you're doing a roller cam as opposed to tappet
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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just oil for rollers
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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usually i use nitro 70 weight oil on the lobes. it works great!
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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i'd recomend some gm eos. available at any gm dealer.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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what's gm eos?
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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engine oil supplement. it's very similar to stp oil treatment. very good stuff.
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