wanting a new cam
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Las Vegas NV
about the cash if your going to upgrade it do it right no big deal
now just the question of what one to get
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
If you're keeping the stock heads, then you're lift-limited to around .450.
As Gordonm noted, need a little more detail on what you have and what you want
As for doing a roller-cam swap, it's been beat to death but a flat-tappet cam will live just fine with the right (non GF-4) oil. Doing a roller swap would pretty much require a top, since different springs would be required. Roller cam lift also typically start beyond what the stock heads can use.
A flat-tappet swap will be around $300 or so and can easily be a weekend project; budget at least $1200 for a roller-cam conversion with the cost of the kit, springs, etc. More if you're going to pay a shop to set up the springs.
As Gordonm noted, need a little more detail on what you have and what you want
As for doing a roller-cam swap, it's been beat to death but a flat-tappet cam will live just fine with the right (non GF-4) oil. Doing a roller swap would pretty much require a top, since different springs would be required. Roller cam lift also typically start beyond what the stock heads can use.
A flat-tappet swap will be around $300 or so and can easily be a weekend project; budget at least $1200 for a roller-cam conversion with the cost of the kit, springs, etc. More if you're going to pay a shop to set up the springs.
Last edited by billla; Sep 2, 2008 at 03:04 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,231
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From: Seattle WA
St. Jude Donor '14
The lifters and retainers are pricey, and a thrust button and a wear plate are required.
Honestly, the stock L-82 cam isn't bad at all. If you're not making any head or intake choices...I'd keep it.
Honestly, the stock L-82 cam isn't bad at all. If you're not making any head or intake choices...I'd keep it.
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