cam questions
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Burning Brakes
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From: Atoka, TN
cam questions
ok, this isn't really a corvette thread, but i can't work on my vette until i finish the wifes car. i have to replace the lifters and cam in my wifes camaro. do i have to do a cam break-in even though it has roller lifters?
chris
chris
Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
I know I should reply since I never owned a roller cam, but the break in should be minimal for a roller setup. Normally the lifters do not have to be changed on a roller setup unless there was a problem.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by cmashark
ok, this isn't really a corvette thread, but i can't work on my vette until i finish the wifes car. i have to replace the lifters and cam in my wifes camaro. do i have to do a cam break-in even though it has roller lifters?
chris
chris
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From: Living in the Hartland
IF the cam is OK you should be able to pop in the new lifter and not have to 'break it in' but I would be concerned that the old damaged lifter might have caused damage to the cam. Do you know what caused the lifter to fail?
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