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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Experts,

Below is the Top End Kit, Rollers and Pushrods I am ready to purchase for my 1977 L82, but want some expert advise that i'm not missing anything or have the wrong products.

Headers and Exhaust are on there way as well from corvette central.


Power Package Top End Kit
1955-86 SB-Chevy 327-350
435 HP, 435 ft/lbs TQ
Part Number # 350-2099
$1,853.99

Retrofit Hydraulic Roller Lifters
SB-Chevy 1955-87
16/pkg
Part Number # 555-20800
$399.99

SB-Chevy 1-Piece Pushrods
5/16" Dia.
+.100" - 7.900" Length
16 pushrods/pkg.
Part Number # 778-66892C

Should I get a replacement distributor as well or will my stock one work fine?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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A new timing chain would be a good addition also some rocker arms, your HEI will work fine, I prefer a distributor that I can recurve like MSD but thats just my .02
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