Problems with cam
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Heel & Toe
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Problems with cam
Ok, now I have the Comp cams XS274S with solid lifters in my vette, but with 9.5:1 compression it it's turning out not to be the best cam since I don't have higher compression. Well anyways I used to have the Comp XE268 Cam with Comp hydralic lifters. Around 5,000 RPM I began to have problems where the engine broke up, I believe the hydralics got "pumped up"; this occured even after putting in bigger springs. Anyone running different brand hydralic lifters that work good with this cam? I liked the other cam because it gives you that seat of the pants torque. Can someone give me some advice?
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Matt Gruber
how's the ignition system? not points i hope 
plug gap? condition?
plug gap? condition?
If it's points he can just change to a stiffer spring version like Accel or NAPA makes. Presto...no more bounce.
I agree....you SHOULDN'T be using hydraulic lifters with a solid lifter cam.
Dep
Last edited by DJ Dep; Jun 18, 2005 at 09:58 AM.
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any weak ignition system will cause problems
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Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Matt Gruber
any weak ignition system will cause problems
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Dep
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Originally Posted by DJ Dep
Just yankin' your chain Matt
But I do prefer points. That KISS thing you know
Dep
But I do prefer points. That KISS thing you know
Dep
but don't complain MY POWER IS LOW
.
in 1972 i learned how to make points work well. i doubled up on the spring and used CD ignition.
shifted at 7000 no problem. switch off the CD and it ran 1 sec. slower in the 1/4
KISS isn't always fastest, just simple
Last edited by Matt Gruber; Jun 18, 2005 at 12:45 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Matt Gruber
i sure don't care if u guys use points,
but don't complain MY POWER IS LOW
.
in 1972 i learned how to make points work well. i doubled up on the spring and used CD ignition.
shifted at 7000 no problem. switch off the CD and it ran 1 sec. slower in the 1/4
KISS isn't always fastest, just simple
but don't complain MY POWER IS LOW
.
in 1972 i learned how to make points work well. i doubled up on the spring and used CD ignition.
shifted at 7000 no problem. switch off the CD and it ran 1 sec. slower in the 1/4
KISS isn't always fastest, just simple
Okay...we hijacked enough here. I'm still wondering if pastortroy
is running hydraulic lifters with a solid lifter cam and roller rockers
Dep
Last edited by DJ Dep; Jun 18, 2005 at 01:12 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Matt Gruber
dual points
did u see smokey yunicks 8 points distributor
"AN ILL FATED EFFORT TO IMPROVE COIL SATURATION"
see his book, 8 points
you do read books dep?
did u see smokey yunicks 8 points distributor
"AN ILL FATED EFFORT TO IMPROVE COIL SATURATION"
see his book, 8 points
you do read books dep?
Dep